by wpcouncil | Aug 2, 2016 | News and Updates, Press Releases
HONOLULU (2 Aug. 2016) Federal fishery managers will meet by teleconference and webinar tomorrow to recommend the 2017 U.S. Pacific Island territorial catch and transfer limits for bigeye tuna caught by longline in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean (WCPO). The...
by wpcouncil | Jul 21, 2016 | News and Updates, Press Releases
HONOLULU (20 July 2016) U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) has yet to respond to a June 20th request to meet with the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council on his proposal to expand the size of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument (PMNM)...
by wpcouncil | Jul 20, 2016 | News and Updates, Press Releases
HONOLULU (20 July 2016) Today’s passing of U.S. Rep. Mark Takai (D-Hawaii) brings much sadness to Hawaii’s fishing community. A strong supporter of local fishermen, Takai recently appeared in a short video celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Magnuson-Stevens...
by wpcouncil | Jul 11, 2016 | Past Council and Advisory Body Meetings
Date: August 3, 2016 Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm HST The meeting will be held by teleconference and webinar. The following venues will also be host sites for the teleconference: Council Conference Room, 1164 Bishop Street, Suite 1400, Honolulu, HI; Land Grant...
by wpcouncil | Jul 8, 2016 | General
Letters against the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument (PMNM) expansion Hawaii State Senate’s letter to President Obama in opposition (Apr. 28, 2016) Hawaii House of Representative’s letter to President Obama in opposition (May 3, 2016) HCR131...
