World Council of Fisheries Societies

The World Council of Fisheries Societies (WCFS) is a nonprofit, nongovernmental membership organization that aims to promote international cooperation in fisheries science, conservation and management. This includes encouraging sustainable management practices, encouraging excellence in fisheries research, and promoting the wise use of fishery resources. Membership is open to scientific or professional fisheries societies and affiliated organizations.

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The World Council of Fisheries Societies (WCFS) is a nonprofit, nongovernmental membership organization that aims to promote international cooperation in fisheries science, conservation and management. This includes encouraging sustainable management practices, encouraging excellence in fisheries research, and promoting the wise use of fishery resources. Membership is open to scientific or professional fisheries societies and affiliated organizations.

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