Kaua‘i Small Boat Fishery Diversification Project Report now available (May 23, 2023)

by wpcouncil | May 23, 2023 | Hawaii Archipelago, News and Updates

News and Announcements Kaua‘i Small Boat Fishery Diversification Project Report now available (May 23, 2023) Molly Lutcavage and Clayward Tam, Pacific Islands Fisheries Group, recently completed a Kaua‘i Small Boat Fishery Diversification Project sponsored by the...

Press Release – Fishery Management Council Recommends NOAA Support Local Communities in Hawai‘i (18 April 2023)

by wpcouncil | Apr 18, 2023 | Hawaii Archipelago, Press Releases

News and Announcements Press Release – Fishery Management Council Recommends NOAA Support Local Communities in Hawai‘i (18 April 2023) HONOLULU (18 April 2023) The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council continues its efforts to persuade NOAA...

Letter from AS Governor Mauga to J. Coit and S. Malloy, NOAA about AS intent to file lawsuit if ELAPS is repealed, April 14, 2023

by wpcouncil | Apr 14, 2023 | American Samoa, Key Council Correspondence

Letter from AS Governor Mauga to J. Coit and S. Malloy, NOAA about the Territory of  American Samoa’s intent to file lawsuit should NMFS finalize the portions of its proposed rule that would repeal the Effort Limit Area for Purse Seine. Click here for...

Request for Comments: 2023 U.S. Territorial Longline Bigeye Tuna Catch Limits (comments due by April 28, 2023)

by wpcouncil | Apr 6, 2023 | Announcements, Federal Register Notices, Managed Fisheries, News and Updates

News + Announcements Request for Comments: 2023 U.S. Territorial Longline Bigeye Tuna Catch Limits (comments due by April 28, 2023) AGENCY:National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION:Proposed...

Letter from Governor Mauga to POTUS Biden opposing the Proposed Designation of Marine Sanctuary for the Pacific Remote Islands, Mar. 30, 2023

by wpcouncil | Mar 30, 2023 | American Samoa, Key Council Correspondence, News and Updates, Pacific Remote Island Areas

News + Announcements Letter from Governor Mauga to POTUS Biden opposing the Proposed Designation of Marine Sanctuary for the Pacific Remote Islands, Mar. 30, 2023 Letter from American Samoa Governor Mauga to POTUS Biden opposing the Proposed Designation of Marine...

Letter from Congresswoman Radewagen to DOI Secretary Haaland and DOC Secretary Raimondo about Proposed Designation of Marine Sanctuary for the Pacific Remote Islands, Mar. 23, 2023

by wpcouncil | Mar 23, 2023 | American Samoa, Key Council Correspondence, News and Updates, Pacific Remote Island Areas

News + Announcements Letter from Congresswoman Radewagen to DOI Secretary Haaland and DOC Secretary Raimondo about Proposed Designation of Marine Sanctuary for the Pacific Remote Islands, Mar. 23, 2023 Letter from Congresswoman Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen to DOI...