Professional Fishers Association

The Value of Fisheries in NSW

Our members are the hard-working people in your community who put fresh local seafood on your plate. A proud industry that spans generations, ethnicities and regions.

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Our fishers are actively involved in keeping our marine environments clean and healthy for our future generations to enjoy and to continue to provide fresh local seafood to our community and other markets.

The NSW seafood industry adds significant value to New South Wales and Australia. The industry helps support a strong local and national economy, contributes to education and skills transfer through knowledge handed down through generations. The NSW industry is historically and culturally important with many of our fishers descending from traditional fishing families going past five generations, adding value to our community.