WHO WE ARE
OUR MISSION
WAFIC leads Western Australia’s seafood industry forward, uniting commercial fishers and pearlers under a shared vision of sustainability and success. We champion an industry that feeds Western Australia responsibly, protects our marine resources, and drives economic prosperity from coast to community. Together, we’re building a sustainable and profitable future for our ocean industries.
OUR PURPOSE
To Promote, Protect, Develop and Represent the Western Australian Commercial Aquatic Harvest and production industry.
OUR ASPIRATION
To be a thriving industry, recognized and supported as a major contributor to the sustainability of our aquatic resource and to WA’s economy.
STRATEGIC PLAN
The operating environment for fisheries is constantly changing and WAFIC needs to be responsive to the changing needs of the industry. Through our strategic review, we identified the critical challenges facing our sector. Our strategic pillars and priorities, reflect these core issues raised by industry.
DEVELOP
We will advocate for opportunities to develop aquatic harvest and associated activities to grow our contribution to the economy and food security
PROMOTE
We will demonstrate the sustainability, contributions, threats and opportunities relevant to the industry
PROTECT
We will fight for access rights and certainty to support investment and the delivery of local seafood
REPRESENT
We will speak with a strong voice on key issues, informed by strong industry engagement and evidence-based science
There are 4 strategic pillars that provide the foundation of the strategic plan. These 4 pillars encompass everything WAFIC stands for in representing the commercial aquatic harvest and production industry.