# Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization

- **Website:** <https://nafo.int>
- **Primary alias:** `nafo.int`

## Description

The Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO) is an intergovernmental body dedicated to the science and management of fisheries in the Northwest Atlantic. Established in 1979 as a successor to the International Commission of the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries (ICNAF), NAFO works to ensure the optimal utilization, rational management, and conservation of fishery resources within its Convention Area. The organization currently comprises 13 Contracting Parties, including Canada, the European Union, and the United States.

NAFO's responsibilities extend to a wide range of activities, including monitoring and surveillance of fishing activities, providing scientific advice on fish stock health, and promoting international cooperation on fisheries management. NAFO also focuses on safeguarding vulnerable marine ecosystems and addressing fishing practices through comprehensive reporting and regulation systems. With an emphasis on sustainable practices, NAFO plays a pivotal role in balancing the needs of marine conservation with the demands of the fishing industry, ensuring the longevity of vital fish populations for future generations.

## Industries

- 🏭 Heavy Industry and Engineering
- 🏭 Waste Water and Environmental _(under Heavy Industry and Engineering)_
- 📊 Business and Consumer Services
- ⚖️ Law and Government
- 🧪 Science and Education

## Links

- [twitter](https://twitter.com/NAFO1979)
- [linkedin](https://linkedin.com/company/nafo1979)
- [facebook](https://facebook.com/Nafo.Info)

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idMjKuZW28/w/135/h/135/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1789609246599)
- icon _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idMjKuZW28/w/400/h/400/theme/dark/icon.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1789609246699)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lochmara | #007ac2 | accent |
| Green Haze | #00a651 | dark |
| Picton Blue | #3cc5e7 | light |

## Fonts

- var(--bs-font-sans-serif) — asset _(custom)_
- var(--bs-font-sans-serif) — asset _(custom)_

## Imagery

- banner _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idMjKuZW28/w/1500/h/500/id_ix_dcBk.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1789609246891)

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