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Press Release-WP Council Urges Stronger Standards for Marine Mammal Protection in Seafood Imports (18 September 2025)

by wpcouncil | Sep 18, 2025 | News and Updates, Past Council and Advisory Body Meetings, Press Releases

News and Announcements Press Release-WP Council Urges Stronger Standards for Marine Mammal Protection in Seafood Imports (18 September 2025) HONOLULU (18 September 2025) The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council yesterday called on NOAA to strengthen its...

Press Release-Council to Decide on Fishing in the Monuments and Seafood Policy at Upcoming Meeting (12 September 2025)

by wpcouncil | Sep 12, 2025 | News and Updates, Press Releases, Upcoming Council and Advisory Body Meetings

News and Announcements Press Release-Council to Decide on Fishing in the Monuments and Seafood Policy at Upcoming Meeting (12 September 2025) HONOLULU (12 September 2025) At its 204th meeting next week, the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council will...

FR Notice: Final 2021 Marine Mammal Stock Assessment Reports (08/03/2022)

by wpcouncil | Aug 3, 2022 | Federal Register Notices, Protected Species

Federal Register Notices FR Notice: Final 2021 Marine Mammal Stock Assessment Reports (08/03/2022) AGENCY:National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION:Notice; response to comments. SUMMARY:As...

FR Notice – Taking of Threatened or Endangered Marine Mammals Incidental to Commercial Fishing Operations; Issuance of Permits (May 6, 2021)

by wpcouncil | May 6, 2021 | Federal Register Notices, Protected Species

News + Annoucements FR Notice – Taking of Threatened or Endangered Marine Mammals Incidental to Commercial Fishing Operations; Issuance of Permits (May 6, 2021) AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration...

FR Notice – List of Fisheries for 2021 (Jan. 14, 2021)

by wpcouncil | Jan 14, 2021 | Federal Register Notices, News and Updates

News + Annoucements FR Notice – List of Fisheries for 2021 (Jan. 14, 2021) AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The National Marine Fisheries Service...
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  • Press Release-SSC Calls for Day One Monument Monitoring and Clearer FKW Analysis Ahead of Council Meeting (12 December 2025)

    December 12, 2025

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    December 11, 2025

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    December 11, 2025

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  • Press Release-SSC Calls for Day One Monument Monitoring and Clearer FKW Analysis Ahead of Council Meeting (12 December 2025)

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  • Request For Proposals: American Samoa Archipelago Fisheries Coordination (Proposals Due: December 25, 2025)

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