by wpcouncil | Mar 8, 2024 | News and Updates, Press Releases
News and Announcements Press Release – WP Scientists to Advise Fishery Management Council on HI and Guam Bottomfish (08 March 2024) HONOLULU (8 March 2024) Scientific advisors to the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council will meet March 12-14,...
by wpcouncil | Mar 4, 2024 | Announcements, News and Updates, Upcoming Other Meetings and Events
NOAA has released for public comment the draft designation documents for the proposed Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary FR Notice NOAA will accept public comment on the proposal from March 1 – May 7, 2024. The state of Hawaiʻi is also holding a public...
by wpcouncil | Feb 6, 2024 | Job Announcements
REPOST-VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Island Fishery Coordinator Post Location: Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands 2-year assignment with extension possible based on performance and funding Deadline for application: February 29, 2024, or until filled The Western...
by Council Staff | Jan 5, 2024 | Announcements, Federal Register Notices, Management & Policy, News and Updates
Precious corals (also called deep-sea corals) include black, pink, red, bamboo, and gold corals, and are harvested for use in high quality jewelry. NMFS and the Council manage the fishery for precious corals in the U.S. Pacific Islands under FEPs for American Samoa,...
by wpcouncil_amy | Dec 21, 2023 | News and Updates, Press Releases
News and Announcements Press Release – Council Members Recollect WCPFC Decisions and Set ACLs for American Samoa Bottomfish (13 December 2023) HONOLULU (13 December 2023) Outcomes from the 20th annual meeting of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries...
by wpcouncil_amy | Dec 13, 2023 | News and Updates, Press Releases
News and Announcements Press Release – Existing Fishing Rules Sufficient for Proposed PRI Sanctuary Says Western Pacific Council (13 December 2023) HONOLULU (13 December 2023) The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council yesterday emphasized its solid...