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From healthy eating and sustainable fishing to responsible aquaculture and a marketplace supporting trade, the National Fisheries Institute and its members work to ensure the media, consumers, and policy makers have the facts about seafood.
National Fisheries Institute Announces New Additions to its Board of Directors
National Fisheries Institute Announces New Additions to its Board of Directors Reston, VA – December 4, 2025 – The National…
NFI Set to Testify Before the United States Trade Representative at the International Trade Commission on USMCA
NFI Set to Testify Before the United States Trade Representative at the International Trade Commission on USMCAReston, VA –…
Be Careful What You Wish For
For decades radical anti-seafood activists have railed against fishing and aquaculture with abandon. Their well-heeled funders rarely, if ever…
NFI Applauds President Trump on Tariff Modifications and Swiss Trade Agreement
National Fisheries Institute Applauds President Trump on Tariff Modifications and Swiss Trade Agreement Reston, VA – November 15, 2025…
How the MMPA Is Putting American Seafood in Danger
If you want to understand the real harm and danger the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) poses to the…
Microplastics in Seafood Myth Debunked
A newly published study titled “Examining Misconceptions about Plastic-Particle Exposure from Ingestion of Seafood and Risk to Human Health”…
Seafood Coalition Sues NOAA over Marine Mammal Protection Act Implementation
Reston, VA – October 9, 2025 – The parties to this lawsuit are strong proponents of the Marine Mammal…
CNET Raises the Bar on Idiocy
In case you routinely get your health and nutrition guidance from a digital tech, consumer electronic news outlet this…
National Fisheries Institute Welcomes New Media and Communications Manager
Reston, VA – September 26, 2025 – The National Fisheries Institute (NFI) is pleased to announce the addition of…
NFI Congratulates Lisa Weddig on Retirement, Welcomes New Chief Science Officer
Reston, VA – September 3, 2025 – For nearly twenty years Lisa Weddig has headed up the regulatory and…
NFI Applauds President Trump on U.S.-EU Trade Agreement Framework
Reston, VA – August 21, 2025 – Today’s joint statement from the United States and European Union, announcing the…
NFI Crab Council Welcomes Oceana Seafood Specialties to its Membership
Reston, VA – August 6, 2025 – The National Fisheries Institute’s Crab Council is pleased to announce its newest…
National Fisheries Institute Statement on Section 139L of the OBBB Act
Reston, VA – July 3, 2025 – NFI has been working diligently to help the seafood community benefit from…
Washington Post Almost Gets it Right
When the Washington Post published the article “Most people aren’t following this important dietary advice. Are you?” it gave…
National Fisheries Institute Concludes Inaugural Board Leadership Program, Launching Next Generation of Seafood Industry Leaders
Reston, VA – June 3, 2025 – The National Fisheries Institute has concluded the first year of its Board…
National Fisheries Institute Statement on Senate Markup of the FISH Act
Reston, VA – April 30, 2025 – We are pleased to see Senator Sullivan and his colleagues making progress…
The Hidden Health Penalty of Seafood Tariffs
The average American eats 20 pounds of seafood each year—about three-fourths of which is imported. New tariffs will increase prices for and…
National Fisheries Institute Statement on Executive Order on American Seafood
Reston, VA – April 17, 2025 – Tonight, President Trump signed an Executive Order aimed at strengthening the U.S. seafood…
National Fisheries Institute Statement on appointment of the new Assistant Administrator for NOAA Fisheries
Reston, VA – April 15, 2025 – The National Fisheries Institute congratulates Eugenio Piñeiro Soler on his appointment to serve…
National Fisheries Institute Statement on Tariff Announcement
Reston, VA – April 2, 2025 – While we are encouraged by exemptions on reciprocal tariffs for some countries,…
Seafood Advocacy Issues
Seafood is an integral part of global trade that provides not only healthy food for a growing planet but jobs and economic opportunities for millions.
At a time when Americans are told to limit so many foods, seafood is among the handful of foods Americans are encouraged to eat more often.
Both imported and domestic seafood production is regulated by an internationally recognized system that identifies where hazards might happen and puts in place measures to prevent them from occurring.
Our investment in our oceans and aquaculture today will provide our children and future generations the health benefits of a plentiful supply of fish and seafood tomorrow.
Fair and lawful business practices are essential for ensuring consumer confidence in seafood – the entire supply chain is responsible for maintaining this confidence.
Featured Videos
What did you join NFI Future Leaders?
https://youtu.be/NbIjs5gBWxAJordi Powell, Buyer at J.J. McDonnell, was President of the 2024 Class of #NFIFutureLeaders. In this Why NFI, she…
Maintaining market share in the face of inflation
https://youtu.be/Hn1TfNnhOOEPaul Jewer, CEO of High Liner Foods, discusses how they position themselves to different consumers to maintain market share…
Why did Slade Gorton & Co, Inc. join the NFI Sushi Council?
https://youtu.be/zajHWN8jYCEVP of Food Safety and Quality Assurance at Slade Gorton & Co, Inc. Penelope Evans, spoke with NFI about…
Annual Top 10 List Looks at Seafood’s Most Consumed Species in 2022
In 2022, Americans consumed 19.7 pounds of seafood per capita, down 0.8 pounds from 2021.
Global Seafood Market Conference
The GSMC is NFI’s flagship event, offering unmatched seafood market insights, strategic business intelligence, and high-value networking designed to strengthen industry relationships and drive growth.
Future Leaders 2026
Applications for the 2026 Future Leaders Program are now open.
Better Seafood Board
In 2007, The National Fisheries Institute (NFI) sponsored the formation of the Better Seafood Board (BSB) to support and provide accountability for the members’ commitment to economic integrity.
