Northwest Atlantic Marine Alliance

Who we are: NAMA's mission is to restore and enhance an enduring marine ecosystem. We work with community based fishermen on market and policy alternatives that protect and maintain marine biodiversity while ensuring healthy local fishing economies that feed healthy food systems. We advocate for policies and practices that will sustain our fisheries.

We are a fishermen-led organization that promotes fleet diversity and gives a voice to independent, community based fishermen.

 

What we do: We advocate for policies and practices that will sustain our fisheries. We:

  • Transform markets: Our programs and events facilitate direct connections between consumers and fishermen.    
  • Influence policy: We work with fishery managers to make the case for supporting small and medium scale, community-based fishers through policy decisions.
  • Build community: We build coalitions with like-minded fishing communities, food and farming activists, and anyone interested in knowing where their food comes from.