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HEALTHY ECOSYSTEMS

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SUSTAINABLE FISHING

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EDUCATION

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EMERGING ISSUES

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FISHERIES FOR FISHERS INITIATIVE

Ensuring that fishers are engaged and empowered to contribute to the wise management of the region’s marine resources.

ECOSYSTEM MANAGEMENT

Building capacity in partnership with the region’s Marine Protected Areas managers.

FOUNDED IN 1947

Advancing the goals of sustainable use, wise
management, conservation, and restoration of
marine and estuarine fisheries and resources in
the Region by providing a forum for the exchange
of information and perspectives among
decision-makers, scientists, managers, educators,
resource users, and students.

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GLADDING MEMORIAL AWARD

Peter Gladding was a model of the commercial fisher who became a profoundly influential conservationist. His vision of responsible fisheries management from the industry perspective helped lead to the establishment of the Tortugas Ecological Reserve in Florida. Read mroe about his life and this fitting tribute.

GCFI77

November 4 – 8, 2024

GCFI is pleased to announce that the 77th Annual Conference of the Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute (GCFI77) will be held in Guadeloupe, French West Indies from 4 – 8 November, 2024.

More information will be provided soon on the Conference Webpage!

We look forward to welcoming you to Guadeloupe!

The deadline for abstract submissions and #student award applications for #GCFI76 has been extended to *July 1, 2023* GCFI76 will be held in #Nassau, #TheBahamas, November 6-10, 2023. More info: gcfi.org/gcfi76 pic.twitter.com/SsW9Yiahy8