The need for partnerships is especially important in remote, rural districts that don't share the numerous economic connections found in more heavily populated regions. Development and support of the fisheries industry needs to approach planning holistically for its successful implementation.
The commercial fishing industry depends on an interrelated web of support infrastructure and auxiliary businesses. A potential fishing port with vessel hauling capability, but lacking a fish buyer will not attract or support vessel operators. The United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) uses this web analogy to describe what they term as a Community Fishery Center (CFC). The synergy of interrelated businesses creates a whole greater than the sum of the individual business concerns.
