The alliance was formed in 1992 when the fisheries collapsed and the moratorium was declared. It came together with representatives in the group, including fishery scientists, most of whom are retired; federal and provincial bureaucrats; fishermen; former processors, including me, who retired 20 years ago from that particular company; and many people in the public.
It's an organization that has been in contact with most areas in Newfoundland and Labrador. While it doesn't have a large paid membership, the people in it are those who are very familiar with fisheries, and many of them date as far back as 30 and 40 years.