Advisory Panel

Advisory Panel (2023-2026)

The AP consists of four sub-panels. In general, each Advisory Sub-panel includes representatives from the area’s commercial, recreational, and subsistence fisheries, as well as or other interested parties who are knowledgeable about the area’s ecosystems and habitat. AP members are representatives from various fishery sectors that are selected by the Council and serve four-year terms.

The Advisory Panel (AP) advises the Council on fishery management issues, provides input to the Council regarding fishery management planning efforts, and advises the Council on the content and likely effects of management plans, amendments, and management measures. The AP serves as the eyes and ears in the community to be the liaison between fishery managers/scientists and the public (including the fishing community. The AP’s mission gather information from the community in order to provide advice and recommendations to the Council on fishery issues, with a goal of management decisions that are based on community input as well as an informed community that is more willing to follow these decisions. 

Overall AP Chair: Clay Tam

AP Vice Chairs: Gil Kualii (Hawaii), Nathan Ilaoa (American Samoa), Dominick San Gil (Guam), Richard Farrell (CNMI)