Welcome

World Fisheries Trust, created in 1995, is a Canadian non-profit organization dedicated to the equitable and sustainable use and conservation of aquatic biodiversity. It acts locally and globally. The approach is multidisciplinary, matching solutions to problems, not problems to solutions.

The organization is not an activist group, but rather works as an honest broker with all points of view and creditable scientific evidence.

We do scientific and social research, contribute to policy development and work on field implementation of solutions. Our particular expertise includes bridging the divide between technical solutions and societal realities, including tools for enhancing community engagement, public awareness, and societal equity.

The combination of local and international projects provides unique insights for this work, as well as providing a conduit between Canadian and international partners.

World Fisheries Trust was a finalist at the 2008 Canadian Awards for International Cooperation. Alison Macnaughton (far right) accepted the recognition from Hon. Beverly Oda, Minister of International Cooperation. The nomination was for the Brazil Inland Fisheries Project (2003-2007) in the category for the Sustainable Development of Natural Resources or Protection of the Environment.