Press Release – Scientists Highlight Critical Discussions on Observer Coverage, Fishery Management & Future Planning (14 June 2024)

by wpcouncil | Jun 14, 2024 | News and Updates, Press Releases

News and Announcements Press Release – Scientists Highlight Critical Discussions on Observer Coverage, Fishery Management & Future Planning (14 June 2024) HONOLULU (14 June 2024) The Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) of the Western Pacific Regional...

Press Release – Hawai‘i Longline Fishery Sees Revenue Decline in 2023 Due to Drop in Fish Prices at Honolulu Fish Auction (7 June 2024)

by wpcouncil | Jun 10, 2024 | News and Updates, Press Releases

News and Announcements Press Release – Hawai‘i Longline Fishery Sees Revenue Decline in 2023 Due to Drop in Fish Prices at Honolulu Fish Auction (7 June 2024) HONOLULU (7 June 2024) A report prepared for the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council...

Final Rules and Federal Register Notices for Western Pacific Fisheries

by Council Staff | May 20, 2024 | Announcements, Federal Register Notices, News and Updates

The following Federal Register Notices have been published notifying the public of rule changes to fisheries in the Western Pacific: NWHI Lobster Harvest Guidelines FR Notice:  NMFS manages the NWHI commercial lobster fishery under the Fishery Ecosystem Plan for the...

Notice of Availability for American Samoa Longline Permits

by Council Staff | May 20, 2024 | Announcements, Federal Register Notices, News and Updates

NMFS announces that 34 American Samoa pelagic longline limited entry permits in two permit size classes are available for 2024. NMFS is accepting applications for these available permits. Federal regulations at 50 CFR 665.816 allow NMFS to re-issue permits for the...

Public Meetings on Hawaii Small-Boat Fisheries

by wpcouncil | Apr 17, 2024 | Hawaii Archipelago, News and Updates, Upcoming Other Meetings and Events

News and Announcements Public Meetings on Hawaii Small-Boat Fisheries Hawaii small-boat fisheries, including those that catch federally managed species such as ahi, Deep 7 bottomfish, uku, Kona crab, mahimahi and ono, are important to the culture and livelihood of...

Vacancy Announcement – Systems and E-Information Specialist

by wpcouncil | Apr 2, 2024 | Job Announcements

VACANCY ANNOUCEMENT Systems and E-Information Specialist Submission Deadline: April 15, 2024 Anticipated Date to Fill Position: ASAP The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council seeks to hire a Computer, Network and E-Information Technician to provide technical...