About Us

The Northeastern Division (NED) is one of four geographic subdivisions of the American Fisheries Society (AFS) within North America. The mission of the Division is to:

  • advance the conservation, development and wise use of fishery resources for optimum use and enjoyment by all,
  • gather and disseminate information on fisheries science and management, and
  • promote and evaluate the educational, scientific and technical aspects of the fisheries profession.