The Port Stephens Fisheries Institute (PSFI) is located at Taylors Beach approximately 10 km from Nelson Bay in the Port Stephens Council area (32.724 S, 152.146 E).

The Institute is approximately 27 km from north-east Newcastle airport and 150 km north from Sydney.

This Institute is a multi-disciplinary centre with staff from five divisions within Primary Industries based on-site. 

Divisions and working units include:

Science and Research

• Aquaculture Research  
• Aquatic Ecosystems Research
• Wild Fisheries Research

Aquaculture, Conservation and Marine Parks

• Aquaculture Policy and Management
• Fisheries Conservation
• Fisheries Ecosystems
• Marine Parks and Aquatic Reserves 

Fisheries Compliance

• Fisheries Officers
• Operational Planning and Review

Biosecurity NSW

• Aquatic Biosecurity Risk Management

Business Services

Strategy, Policy and Communications

There are approximately 80 staff based on-site. The research leaders at the Port Stephens Fisheries Institute also manage other research offices at the Narrandera Fisheries Centre, Nowra and Coffs Harbour.