Membership is open to anyone with an interest in fish and fisheries, their proper management and conservation.
Join the IFM nowAs a full member of the IFM you will have been involved in fisheries for some time and therefore your work will reflect your interest in the industry. As a whole the IFM can offer you the ability to network and keep up to date with the world of fisheries by attending local and regional events. At this level of membership a major benefit would be the access to the IFM Diploma in Fisheries Management and exploring the options to become a Chartered Environmentalist.
Persons who can demonstrate a minimum of five years relevant experience in fisheries management and who
(a) hold the Diploma of the Institute or
(b) hold an appropriate degree or equivalent, ideally in fisheries or a related scientific subject, OR
(c) a qualification or a level of professional competence deemed appropriate by Membership Committee
Professional recognition
Communication & networking
Training & development
Career enhancement
Policy, advocacy & representation
Events – discounted rates
Specialist sections
Affiliations
Resources
As a whole the IFM can offer you the ability to network and keep up to date with the world of fisheries by attending local and regional events. At this level of membership a major benefit would be the access to the IFM Diploma in Fisheries Management and exploring the options to become a Full Member.
Any individual working full or part-time in fisheries shall be entitled to become an Associate member.
An Associate will be entitled to progress to Full membership after 5 years, provided they satisfy the requirements with regard to academic qualifications and/ or professional competence.
Professional recognition
Communication & networking
Training & development
Career enhancement
Policy, advocacy & representation
Events – discounted rates
Specialist sections
Affiliations
Resources
As a whole the IFM can offer you the ability to network and keep up to date with the world of fisheries by attending local and regional events. At this level of membership a major benefit would be the access to the IFM Diploma in Fisheries Management and exploring the options to become a Full Member.
Communication & networking
Training & development
Policy & advocacy
Events
Affiliations
Resources
Individuals involved in full or part-time education in fisheries, aquaculture or a related scientific subject.
From 2023 Student Members will also benefit from our partnership with the Fisheries Society of the British Isles (FSBI) as they will be able to join free of charge. Please email Iain Turner at [email protected] when registering as a student if you wish to opt in to joint student membership of the FSBI
Individuals involved in fisheries management and who are in full or part-time education but are not in regular, paid employment.
It shall be a condition of membership as a Student member that a person who ceases to qualify thereof shall advise the Membership Secretary without delay.
Communication & networking
Training & development
Policy & advocacy
Events
Affiliations
Resources