At-Sea-Processors Association - www.atsea.org Trade association representing companies that own and operate U.S. vessels that catch and process pollock and other groundfish in the Bering Sea and off the coasts of Oregon and Washington. Tel: 206-285-5139 apa@atsea.org
Fishing Vessel Owners Association - www.fvoa.org FVOA represents Seattle-based longliners. The association promotes longlining as a habitat-safe harvest method and continues its effort to minimize bycatch in all North Pacific fisheries. Tel: 206-284-4720
Freezer Longline Coalition
FLC is an alliance of thirty-four hook-and-line catcher processors, united in their commitment to sustainable fishing practices within the Bering Sea, Aleutian Islands and the Gulf of Alaska. Executive Director, Kenny Down kennydown@comcast.net Tel: 206-284-2522
Halibut Association of North America - This trade association of halibut processors in Alaska, Washington, Oregon and BC represents the industry's interests before the North Pacific Fishery Management Council and the International Pacific Halibut Commission.
National Fisheries Institute - www.nfi.org/ Principal trade association in the United States representing the fish and seafood industry. rgutting@nfi.org Tel: 703-524-8880
Ocean Trust - www.oceantrust.org Non-profit ocean conservation, education and research foundation. tjlassen@oceantrust.com Tel: 703-450-9852
Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen's Assoc. - www.pcffa.org The PCFFA, a non-profit "umbrella" organization, represents 22 fishermen's associations. In its 25 years it has been engaged in issues ranging from resource protection to marketing programs, such as establishing the California Salmon Council. PCFFAfish@aol.com Tel: 415-561-5080
Purse Seine Vessel Owners Association - www.psvoa.com PSVOA is governed by a 13-member board of directors representing "small boat" owners operating throughout the West Coast and Alaska. PSVOA actively participates in the development of federal and state fisheries management plans and related legislative policy. To further these activities, PSVOA manages a group of member-owned affiliates providing a variety of marine insurance services. rpz@psvoa.com Tel: 206-283-7733
Salmon For All - www.salmonforall.org Legislative, educational work on behalf of lower Columbia River seafood processors and commercial salmon fishing families. salforal@pacifier.com Tel: 503-325-3831
United Catcher Boats Association - www.ucba.org UBC'S goals include rational fisheries management, sustained yields, reduced bycatch, and maintaining member vessel market share. jgruver@ucba.org Tel: 206-282-2599