Founded in 1973, the National Coalition for Marine Conservation (NCMC) is the USA’s oldest public advocacy group dedicated exclusively to conserving ocean fish, such as swordfish, marlin, sharks, tuna, striped bass, menhaden and herring.  NCMC is a 501(c)3 non-profit, and all donations are tax-deductible under federal law. Read our full mission statement and more About Us.

Big fish photos by NCMC board member Bill Boyce We've teamed up with IGFA to Take Marlin Off the Menu

Our 5 Conservation Programs     Bring Back the Big Fish     Conserving Marine Ecosystems             -- Forage First! campaign             -- Save the Stripers campaign     Fisheries Reform     Ahead of the Curve     Resources and Education    Learn more about our programs Watch the video about NCMC and its programs

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