A.O.L.A. is a non-profit trade association dedicated to the conservation of the lobster resource and the preservation of the offshore lobster industry. The association closely monitors all facets of the state and federal fishery management process as it pertains to, or impacts offshore lobster. We offer a strong, balanced voice for our members who consist of a large segment of the offshore lobster fleet. - [Read more]

Founded in 1954, the Maine Lobstermen's Association works hard to protect the lobster resource, our traditions and way of life. Founded on the principles of unity and cooperation, the MLA was formed by lobstermen to empower Maine’s lobster industry by speaking with a united voice. Our strength is in our numbers. - [Read more]

The Maryland Watermen’s Association website features articles and information from the Waterman’s Gazette, as well as links to other sites of interest, such as the state legislature, the U.S. Coast Guard and the Department of Natural Resources. - [Read more]

The mission of the ECSGA is to promote responsible commercial shellfish aquaculture through market research and promotion, active involvement in public education, participation in policy formation at the state and national levels, and directed research. - [Read more]

The Massachusetts Aquaculture Association is a Trade Association formed in 1986 to promote the continued development of shellfish and fish farming, and to improve some of the conditions affecting aquaculture in Massachusetts today. - [Read more]

a non-profit alliance of members of the shrimp industry in eight states committed to preventing the continued deterioration of America's domestic shrimp industry and to ensuring the industry's future viability. SSA serves as the national voice for the shrimp fishermen and processors in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas. - [Read more]

The Union was established in November 1912 as this nation crept toward its involvement in World War I. Although the halibut/sablefish longline fishery has been the backbone of the Union, we have now incorporated crab fishermen. We consider ourselves more of a fixed gear Union rather than just longliners. - [Read more]