Series consists of the incoming and outgoing correspondence of the Institute of Fisheries Analysis, including the director's correspondence on matters relating to Institutional projects and programs, and correspondence with such organizations as the International Centre for Ocean Development (ICOD) and the International Development Research Centre (IDRC). Topical areas covered include research; IFA discussion papers; funding; international relationships; and student inquiries and applications. Records consist of correspondence, memoranda, and reports.

Series includes records related to the general administration and organization of the Institute of Fisheries Analysis. Activities and topics documented include research and academic activities; Institute building needs and development; funding and project initiatives—with such organizations as the International Development Research Centre, the Centre for Asia-Pacific Initiatives, and the Canadian International Development Agency; and program operation. Predominant document types include Institute minutes, correspondence, memoranda, notes, reports, and one architectural drawing.

Series consists of records made and received by the Institute of Fisheries Analysis (IFA) relating to its academic projects, programs, contractual agreements, and research. Topics and activities include the development of a partnership between IFA and the Asian Fisheries and Social Science Research Network; internal and external funding—including funding from the International Development Research Centre; fisheries workshops; and graduate programming. Documents include correspondence, proposals, reports, budget materials, and IFA informational booklets.