About IFS

Who We Are

The International Fisheries Section provides a home for AFS members that live, work, or have an interest in global fisheries science.  Our main objectives are to:

Increase awareness of fisheries research and management activities, contributions, and issues that occur internationally.

Encourage involvement and cooperation of the American Fisheries Society and its members in international fisheries.

Assist the international community with networking and conference opportunities.

Provide the exchange of information and technical assistance among fishery workers of all nations.

Follow this link to see a map of our contributors across the globe!