Welcome

The Marine Fisheries Section (MFS) is a professional, interest based, subunit of the American Fisheries Society.  The intent of the MFS is to further the Society's objectives within marine fisheries science and practice.  MFS members wish to attain further knowledge about marine fisheries, and to identify and publicize issues and problems related to development and management of marine fisheries.  MFS also addresses research and education needs associated with biological, economic, social, and other aspects of marine fisheries.

Through the MFS web page and Newsletter, the Section:

· encourages and facilitates the exchange of knowledge and ideas

· updates members on current  research, issues, publications, and meetings

· communicates Section and AFS business and concerns

The Section also fosters the exchange of knowledge and ideas through:

· Organizing meetings/symposia, usually at the AFS Annual Meeting

· publishing conference and symposia proceedings

· ad-hoc committees created to comment on specific issues

To keep up to date with the news of the Marine Fisheries Section, please click on NEWS.