The Danish Institute for Fisheries Research (DIFRES) is a research institute within the Danish Ministry of Fisheries. The objective of DIFRES's research is to produce information which can be used for management of living resources of fish and shellfish in the sea. DIFRES carries out research, monitoring and development and acts in an advisory capacity on matters relating to fisheries, fisheries management, sea ranching and the aquatic environment. DIFMAR actively participates in the international cooperative research which forms the basis for the management of the living resources of the sea. DIFMAR provides consultancy and educational service, both in and outside Denmark.
