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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 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,…
National Fisheries Institute Revitalizes AboutSeafood.com to Continue Connecting, Providing Resources to the Seafood Community
March 13, 2025, Reston, VA – The National Fisheries Institute launched a revitalized AboutSeafood.com to continue its efforts connecting…
National Fisheries Institute Announces New Additions to its Board of Directors
Reston, VA – November 13, 2024 - The National Fisheries Institute’s (NFI) members approved a new slate of Directors…
NFI Annual Top 10 List Looks at Seafood’s Most Consumed Species in 2022
November 11, 2024 - Reston, VA – In 2022, Americans consumed 19.7 pounds of seafood per capita, down 0.8…
National Fisheries Institute’s Robert DeHaan Reappointed to Government Trade Advisory Committee
Reston, VA – August 5, 2024 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai announce the…
National Fisheries Institute Vice President Elected to SeaShare Board of Directors
July 22, 2024, Reston, VA – The National Fisheries Institute’s Vice President of Membership and Training, Gerrie Thomas, joins…
National Fisheries Institute Statement on Emerging Farm Bill Framework
Reston, VA – June 14, 2024 – As the House and Senate continue work on proposed Farm Bill legislation,…
The NFI Sushi Council Announces Founding Members
Precompetitive partnership gains widespread industry participation April 9, 2024 Reston, VA – The National Fisheries Institute Sushi Council has announced…
National Fisheries Institute Breaks Its Own Membership Record
2023’s New Member Expansion Continues in 2024 February 27, 2024, Reston, VA – At a time when there are great…
The NFI Sushi Council Begins Inaugural Year
The industry group will work to enhance food safety and product integrity February 20, 2024 Reston, VA – The National…
10th annual Seafood Industry Research Fund Soiree raises record amount, celebrates SIRF’s 60th anniversary
February 14, 2024 Reston, VA – The Seafood Industry Research Fund (SIRF) held its 10th annual Soiree on January…
National Fisheries Institute Joins the National WIC Association
NFI Partners with Advocates for the Women, Infants, and Children ProgramFebruary 12, 2024 Reston, VA – The National Fisheries…
International Coalition of Fisheries Associations Launches Website
Recognized Fishery Policy Body Makes its Resources and Voice Public February 8, 2024 Reston, VA – The International Coalition of…
NFI Crab Council Partners with Ocean Outcomes on Sustainability Envoy Position
New partnership will cover each Council funded Fisheries Improvement ProjectFebruary 6, 2024 Reston, VA — The National Fisheries Institute’s…
National Fisheries Institute Celebrates Judy Dashiell’s 20 Years of Leadership
NFI Media
National Fisheries Institute Statement on the Passing of William “Bill” Joseph Frank
ORLANDO, FL – January 21, 2023 – Bill Frank was a legendary force in the seafood industry who led…
National Fisheries Institute Partners with Global Shrimp Council
Foundational Work Begins on Planned Shrimp Promotion CoalitionDecember 5, 2023 Reston, VA – The National Fisheries Institute announces it…
National Fisheries Institute Sets Membership Record
NFI Celebrates Membership Expansion in 2023Reston, VA – November 16, 2023 — America’s largest seafood trade association continues to…
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
Encouraging Americans to eat more seafood
https://youtu.be/dBItTLQLs9UDaryl Gormley, CEO of Aquamar, breaks down the importance of understanding why Americans, including younger generations, don't eat …
Why is Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association an NFI member?
Executive Director of Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association Lilani Dunn shares why BBRSDA is an NFI member is our…
Why did you join NFI Future Leaders?
Sean Healy, Demand Planner at The Town Dock, talks about why he decided to join NFI’s Future Leaders Program.
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.
NFI Seafood School
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
Future Leaders 2025
The application process is closed for the 2025 Future Leaders 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.
