Decree No. 24/87 creating the National Institute for Fishing Research.

The National Institute for Fishing Research is responsible for promoting and developing scientific research in the fishing sector. In particular, it is responsible for: (a) the permanent evaluation of fisheries resources; (b) the promotion of studies for technological improvements; (c) the promotion of studies for improving processing and conservation methods of fish products; (d) cooperation with similar institutes; (e) establishing and proposing sanitary and quality standards; (f) administration of scientific and technical information of the sector.