Join GAA

Belong to an organization that is making a difference in the world! Your member dues support not only research and development, but also the economic, ecological and social systems that surround aquaculture throughout the globe.

When you join the Global Aquaculture Alliance, you join hundreds of other individuals, businesses and groups that support responsible aquaculture on six continents. You also access valuable benefits that include discounts on GOAL registration and advertising in the Global Aquaculture Advocate.

See membership descriptions and a summary of GAA’s annual membership fees and benefits below. Corporate membership options are for those with interest in GAA leadership roles.

GAA Founding Members
Through monetary and other contributions in 1997, GAA’s Founding Members established the base upon which the Global Aquaculture Alliance has grown to become the leading international aquaculture association. The Founding Members, stakeholders from 12 countries, shared the vision that aquaculture is vital to feed the world, but it must grow in a coordinated and responsible way.

Governing Members
As GAA’s most prestigious members, these businesses and groups participate in the leadership of GAA. Their representatives can serve as GAA officers or on the board of directors, and vote on relevant issues. Governing membership dues are based on annual seafood sales, with larger, more profitable companies donating proportionately higher dues.

Association Members
GAA is aligned with regional aquaculture associations in Asia, Europe, Central America and South America, as well as a variety of international trade organizations and businesses. GAA works with these groups to promote common interests and develop consensus on emerging aquaculture issues.

Individual Members
The Individual Membership level is geared toward small businesses, researchers, writers, academics and interested consumers. Individual Membership in GAA is a statement about commitment to sustainability, for GAA supports the continued development of social, economic and environmental responsibility in aquaculture around the world.

Printable GAA Membership Form

2010 GAA Membership Categories

Benefit	Individual Member	Sustaining Member	Governing Member*	Association Member**
	U.S. $150/ Year	U.S. $1,000/ Year	U.S. $1,500- $15,000/Year	U.S. $500/ Year
Eligible for Board, Officer Positions
Eligible to Serve on Committees
Eligible to Vote on GAA Issues
Advertising Discount -- Global Aquaculture Advocate		15%	30%
Sponsorship Discount -- GOAL Conference		10%	20%	5%
Registration Discount --  GOAL Conference	$100	$300	$600	$200
Registration Discount -- World Aquaculture Society, Other GAA-Sponsored Events
Global Aquaculture Advocate
Publication Discount -- Other GAA Publications
GAA Update E-mail Newsletter
GAA Membership Plaque

* Governing membership dues are set by the sliding scale below. Values are based on annual seafood sales.
** Association membership is for trade organizations and groups only. Registration discounts apply only
to designated representatives of the group.

Governing Membership Dues