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Press Release – New Publication Showcases History of U.S. Pacific Billfish Fisheries and Their Management (30 November 2020)

by wpcouncil | Nov 30, 2020 | News and Updates, Press Releases

News and Announcements Press Release – New Publication Showcases History of U.S. Pacific Billfish Fisheries and Their Management (30 November 2020) HONOLULU (30 November 2020)  The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council has released the second of...

FR notice – Swordfish Trip Limits in the American Samoa Pelagic Longline Fishery (Nov. 10, 2020)

by wpcouncil | Nov 10, 2020 | Federal Register Notices, News and Updates

News + Annoucements FR notice – Swordfish Trip Limits in the American Samoa Pelagic Longline Fishery (Nov. 10, 2020) AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY:...

FR Notice – Sea Turtle Limits in the Hawaii Shallow-Set Longline Fishery (Sept. 17, 2020)

by wpcouncil | Sep 17, 2020 | Federal Register Notices, News and Updates

News + Annoucements FR Notice – Sea Turtle Limits in the Hawaii Shallow-Set Longline Fishery (Sept. 17, 2020) AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce. ACTION: Final rule....

Winter 2020 Pacific Islands Fishery News

by wpcouncil | Mar 2, 2020 | News and Updates, Pacific Island Fishery Newsletter

News and Announcements Winter 2020 Pacific Islands Fishery News click here for printable PDF. Search WP Council Search for: Upcoming Events Oct 3 Fri 5:00 pm CNMI Fishing Community Meeting-S... CNMI Fishing Community Meeting-S... Oct 3 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Garapan,...

Press Release – Hawai’i Swordfish Harvest Is Back after Nine-Month Hiatus – New Measures Will Aid Fishery and Protect Sea Turtles (16 January 2020)

by wpcouncil | Jan 16, 2020 | News and Updates, Press Releases

News + Annoucements Press Release – Hawai’i Swordfish Harvest Is Back after Nine-Month Hiatus – New Measures Will Aid Fishery and Protect Sea Turtles (16 January 2020)  Swordfish landed by the Hawai’i longline fleet being prepared for auction...
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