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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...

Press Release – Fishermen Sound Alarm: US Gov Policies Threaten Way of Life in US Pacific Islands (22 March 2024)

by wpcouncil | Mar 22, 2024 | News and Updates, Press Releases

News and Announcements Press Release – Fishermen Sound Alarm: US Gov Policies Threaten Way of Life in US Pacific Islands (22 March 2024) “We are affected by decisions today—we lose our fishery, culture, way of life.” HONOLULU (22 March 2024) Amidst mounting...
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Latest News & Announcements

  • Press Release-Hawai‘i Island Community Consultation-Round 2: Navigating Change (13 August 2025)

    August 13, 2025
  • Press Release-Voices from the Sea: Shaping the Future of Fishing in American Samoa (23 June 2025)

    June 23, 2025
  • Vacancy Announcement-Guam Island Fishery Coordinator

    June 16, 2025
  • Press Release-WP Council Reaffirms NWHI Fisheries Were Sustainable, Urges Policy Shift Aligned with EO 14276 (12 June 2025)

    June 12, 2025
  • Press Release-WPRFMC Approves Mandatory Electronic Monitoring for Hawai‘i and American Samoa Longline Fleets (11 June 2025)

    June 11, 2025

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  • Press Release-Hawai‘i Island Community Consultation-Round 2: Navigating Change (13 August 2025)

    Press Release-Hawai‘i Island Community Consultation-Round 2: Navigating Change (13 August 2025)

  • Press Release-Voices from the Sea: Shaping the Future of Fishing in American Samoa (23 June 2025)

    Press Release-Voices from the Sea: Shaping the Future of Fishing in American Samoa (23 June 2025)

  • Vacancy Announcement-Guam Island Fishery Coordinator

    Vacancy Announcement-Guam Island Fishery Coordinator

  • Press Release-WP Council Reaffirms NWHI Fisheries Were Sustainable, Urges Policy Shift Aligned with EO 14276 (12 June 2025)

    Press Release-WP Council Reaffirms NWHI Fisheries Were Sustainable, Urges Policy Shift Aligned with EO 14276 (12 June 2025)

  • Press Release-WPRFMC Approves Mandatory Electronic Monitoring for Hawai‘i and American Samoa Longline Fleets (11 June 2025)

    Press Release-WPRFMC Approves Mandatory Electronic Monitoring for Hawai‘i and American Samoa Longline Fleets (11 June 2025)

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