Membership Philosophy

RODA membership is open to any individual or business with a direct interest in the commercial fishing industry. Our members range from small single vessel owner/operators, to community and regional fishing associations, to some of the largest seafood processors and fishing fleets in the U.S. Unsurprisingly, our members hold a broad range of beliefs and business models. This diversity of opinion and experience is what fuels our “strength-in-numbers” approach to preserving biologically and economically sustainable fisheries.

RODA actively endorses only those positions that are common amongst commercial fishing industry participants, and it offers a platform for gathering and communicating input from a broad range of fishery representatives when multiple viewpoints exist. It will never advocate for the interests of one fishing group over another nor ask members to refrain from expressing opinions on their own behalf.

We warmly welcome any person or business affiliated with the fishing industry that shares these principles and vision to join our coalition, and look forward to a productive partnership.