Asia-Pacific Fishery Commission

The mission of the American Fisheries Society is to improve the conservation and sustainability of fishery resources and aquatic ecosystems by advancing fisheries and aquatic science and promoting the development of fisheries professionals.

The American Fisheries Society (AFS), founded in 1870, is the oldest and largest professional society representing fisheries scientists. AFS promotes scientific research and enlightened management of resources for optimum use and enjoyment by the public. It also encourages a comprehensive education for fisheries scientists and continuing on-the-job training. The AFS publishes some of the world's leading fisheries research journals:

* Transactions of the American Fisheries Society
* North American Journal of Fisheries Management
* North American Journal of Aquaculture (formerly The Progressive Fish Culturist)
* The Journal of Aquatic Animal Health
* Fisheries

American Fisheries Society
5410 Grosvenor Lane, Suite 110
Bethesda, MD 20814-2199
301/897-8616
FAX: 301/897-8096
main@fisheries.org

The Asian Fisheries Society (AFS) is a non-profit scientific society founded in 1984 by fishery professionals in Asia. The society aims at promoting networking and co-operation between scientists, technicians and all stakeholders involved in fisheries (including aquaculture) production, research and development in Asia. Its ultimate objective is to enhance food security and income generating opportunities for fisheries workers via sound management practices, environmentally sustainable development and efficient utilization of the aquatic resources.

The AFS organizes the biennial Asian Fisheries Forum.

The Promotion of Pole-and-Line Tuna Fishing in the Pacific Islands: Emerging Issues and Lessons Learned. This study examines the various issues associated with promoting pole-and-line fishing and attempts to derive lessons from experience that may guide future development efforts. The study aims to determine what has been achieved in the promotion of poleand-line fishing, where areas of opportunity lie, and how appropriate the current development models are.

Information relating to a variety of issues that affect small-scale fishworkers and the fisheries upon which they depend.

The International Collective in Support of Fishworkers (ICSF) is an international non-governmental organization that works towards the establishment of equitable, gender-just,self-reliant and sustainable fisheries, particularly in the small-scale, artisanal sector.

Oxfam India strives to secure the right to a life with dignity for all by actively engaging people and policy makers in the inclusive development of society.
We are working to ensure that everyone has access to education, health and social protection; people are able to overcome poverty by earning a decent livelihood with fair trade opportunities; women lead a life of dignity, free from violence; and communities are prepared to deal with the impact of climate change, natural and man-made disasters.

Get news on fisheries & aquaculture by typing keywords in the search ox. Oxfam advocates and comments on issues relating to poverty and equity in natural resources.

http://www.oxfam.org/eng/pdfs/bn050326_tsunami_women.pdf
There is no scarcity of reflections and commentary on the impact of the disaster that shook the coasts of several Asian countries on 26 December 2004. The media have, at least until recently, looked into almost every conceivable angle: the impact on tourism, the impact on the environment, revealed underwater villages, even the impact on animals. One area that has so far received less attention is the gender impact of the tsunami, and its impact on women in particular.
As a result, we are a long way from really understanding the social impacts of the disaster, let alone what concrete steps must be taken to ensure that both the immediate response and long-term policies are effective in bringing relief.

This briefing seeks to promote debate and awareness of the issues and to ensure that the recovery phase of the relief effort integrates the problems raised. It looks at the impact of the tsunami in Indonesia, India, and Sri Lanka, and in particular at how it has affected women. It concludes with some recommendations about how we can start addressing the problems raised.

ITDG Practical Action helps people to use technology in the fight against poverty.

Includes fisheries and livelihood rehabilitation projects
Practical Action South Asia
Reducing vulnerability
Natural resources
Livelihood approach to disasters
Strengthening resilience
Post-earthquake rebuilding in Pakistan
Alternative livelihoods
Marginalized communities in Orissa, India

Making markets work
Disaster-resistant livelihoods
Fisheries
Organic farming
Rural Enterprise Network

SeaWeb is an international, nonprofit organization exclusively dedicated to using the science of communications to fundamentally shift the way people interact with the ocean. We transform knowledge into action by shining a spotlight on workable, science-based solutions to the most serious threats facing the ocean, such as climate change, pollution and depletion of marine life. We work collaboratively with targeted sectors to encourage market solutions, policies and behaviors that result in a healthy, thriving ocean. By informing and empowering diverse ocean voices and conservation champions, SeaWeb is creating a culture of ocean conservation.

SeaWeb envisions a world where all people understand and act upon the knowledge that a healthy ocean is vital to all life and essential to a sustainable future.

South Indian Federation of Fishermen Societies (SIFFS) is a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) working in the Marine Fisheries Sector. SIFFS is the apex body of organisations of small-scale artisanal fish workers. It has a three-tier organisational structure. With over 9104 member fishermen, organised through 153 primary societies in eight districts of Southern peninsular India, SIFFS over the last two decades has kept its focus on strengthening the artisanal fisheries. Established essentially as a fish-marketing organisation, SIFFS now provides a range of services to member and non-member fish workers. Today, over 17987 fish workers including non-members are availing these services.

The mission of the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership is to maintain healthy ocean and aquatic ecosystems, enhance fishing and fish-farming livelihoods and secure food supplies.

Wetlands International’s mission is “to sustain and restore wetlands, their resources and biodiversity for future generations”.

Our strategy
In order to fullfil our mission, we have adopted the following four long-term strategic global goals:
Global Goal 1: Stakeholders and decision makers are well-informed about the status and trends of wetlands, their biodiversity and priorities for action
Global Goal 2: The functions and values of wetlands are recognised and integrated into sustainable development
Global Goal 3: Conservation and sustainable use of wetlands is achieved through integrated water resource management and coastal zone management
Global Goal 4: Large scale, strategic initiatives result in improved conservation status of species, habitats and ecological networks
How we work
Wetlands International is a science-based organisation. We provide ' tools' and information to assist governments in the protection and restoration of wetlands. We try to influence policies, conventions and treaties relevant to wetlands, such as the UNFCCC and Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. Wetlands International is a source of best-informed opinion on key issues affecting wetlands and priority actions for their conservation and wise use, drawing on scientific analyses and its own experience in global and national conservation programmes.