The Council invites you to apply for membership on one of its Advisory Panels!

Who can apply?
Anyone!  Fishermen, members of fishery-related industries, individuals from fishery- or marine-related organizations actively participating in their respective fields, or the public. Applicants will be considered based on the following selection criteria:

• Present or recent activity in recreational, commercial or subsistence fishing.
• Present or recent involvement in the buying, processing or marketing sectors of the fishing industry and/or involvement in conservation or management organizations, fishing clubs or other organized groups concerned with marine or fisheries issues.
• Willingness to play an active role in fisheries management.
• Ability to dedicate time for fishery document review and participate in panel meetings.

What are the panels?
The regional Advisory Panels with open positions include: Mariana Archipelago – Northern Mariana Islands, Mariana Archipelago – Guam, and the Hawai‘i Archipelago and Pacific Remote Island Areas. Membership is limited.

What do I have to do?
Provide advice on all aspects of the region’s fisheries and suggest management strategies. Terms last until December 2026. Panels meet up to four times per year. Positions are voluntary (not paid). However, members may be reimbursed for expenses related to their participation in meetings and receive a small stipend.

How do I apply?
Applications are being accepted online. The Council must receive your completed application by February 28, 2025. The Council will select AP members in March and notify applicants by early April. If you have any questions, contact Zach Yamada at (808) 522-8227 or Zach.Yamada@wpcouncil.org.