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Final Rule Published for the Hawaiian Monk Seal Critical Habitat

by wpcouncil | Aug 27, 2015 | General, News and Updates, Protected Species

On August 21, 2015, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) announced the final rule to revise critical habitat for Hawaiian monk seals. Critical habitat triggers consultation requirements under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) for actions that are authorized,...

Comment Period on the Green Turtle ESA-Listing Proposed Rule Extended to September 25, 2015

by wpcouncil | Aug 27, 2015 | General, News and Updates, Protected Species

National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) announced a third extension on the public comment period on the proposed rule to revise the green turtle listing under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The extension is due to a recent...

Press Release – Majuro Workshop Explores Management Options for Pacific Bigeye Tuna Overfishing

by wpcouncil | Aug 24, 2015 | News and Updates, Press Releases

MAJURO, REPUBLIC OF THE MARSHALL ISLANDS (21 August 2015) A workshop to discuss bigeye tuna management in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean (WCPO) was convened by the Marshall Islands Marine Resource Authority (MIMRA) and the Western Pacific Fishery Management...

Press Release – Hawaii Longline Bigeye Fishery in the Western and Central Pacific Forced to Close

by wpcouncil | Jul 29, 2015 | News and Updates, Press Releases

HONOLULU (29 July 2015) The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has announced that Hawaii longline vessels fishing in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean (WCPO) will no longer be able to retain and land bigeye tuna between August 5, 2015, and the end of the...

Territorial Bottomfish Tier 3 Stock Assessment Panel Review

by wpcouncil | Jul 7, 2015 | Past Council and Advisory Body Meetings

Dates: August 11 & 12, 2015    9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Location: Council office, Honolulu FR Notice
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