Our Mission

Supporting sound public policy and nutrition information
based on science

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.

Seafood Advocacy Issues

Featured Videos

Featured Resource

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.

Upcoming Event

NFI Seafood School

June 16, 2025 - June 19, 2025
Seattle, WA

A standard-bearer in seafood education, the NFI Seafood School offers seafood professionals comprehensive instruction on the top seafood species through classroom presentations, product demonstrations and industry field trips in addition to networking opportunities

Applications Closed

Future Leaders 2025

The application process is closed for the 2025 Future Leaders Program. 

Featured Program

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.