The NGO Association of Fisheries of Gulf of Liivi was founded on 19 May 2008 on the basis of the memorandum of association, which approved the articles of association of the NGO.

The NGO was entered in the Commercial Register on 10 July 2008.

The NGO Association of Fisheries of Gulf of Liivi is a voluntary non-profit organization established by the representatives and associations of the public, private, local socio-economic interests operating in the Pärnu county fishing area, which aims to manage the sustainable development of the fishing area and improve the quality of life.

The area of activity of the NGO is the territories of Paikuse, Kihnu, Audru, Tahkuranna, Tõstamaa, Häädemeeste and Varbla parishes and Pärnu and Sindi towns.