by wpcouncil | Jun 19, 2024 | Educational Opportunities, News and Updates, Press Releases
US Pacific Territories Fishery Capacity-Building Scholarship - Due August 23, 2024 UPDATE: The application period for Council’s US Pacific Territories Fishery Capacity-Building Scholarship has been extended to Friday, August 23, 2024, or until funds are no...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
