Blue Water Fishermen's Association, a not-for-profit organization of individuals and companies is involved in various aspects of the commercial fishery of Atlantic highly-migratory species.

Garden State Seafood Association is a statewide organization of commercial fishermen, producers, related businesses and individuals working in common cause to promote the interests of the commercial fishing industry and seafood consumers in New Jersey.

The New Jersey Conference of Mayors will hold their 17th annual Executive Summit and Jersey Seafood Fest at Viking Village on September 6, 2008.