Gold Coral Moratorium in effect until June 30, 2028

by Council Staff | Jan 5, 2024 | Announcements, Federal Register Notices, Management & Policy, News and Updates

Precious corals (also called deep-sea corals) include black, pink, red, bamboo, and gold corals, and are harvested for use in high quality jewelry. NMFS and the Council manage the fishery for precious corals in the U.S. Pacific Islands under FEPs for American Samoa,...

Press Release – Council Members Recollect WCPFC Decisions and Set ACLs for American Samoa Bottomfish (13 December 2023)

by wpcouncil_amy | Dec 21, 2023 | News and Updates, Press Releases

News and Announcements Press Release – Council Members Recollect WCPFC Decisions and Set ACLs for American Samoa Bottomfish (13 December 2023) HONOLULU (13 December 2023) Outcomes from the 20th annual meeting of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries...

Press Release – Existing Fishing Rules Sufficient for Proposed PRI Sanctuary Says Western Pacific Council (13 December 2023)

by wpcouncil_amy | Dec 13, 2023 | News and Updates, Press Releases

News and Announcements Press Release – Existing Fishing Rules Sufficient for Proposed PRI Sanctuary Says Western Pacific Council (13 December 2023) HONOLULU (13 December 2023) The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council yesterday emphasized its solid...

Press Release – WCPFC Increases US Bigeye Tuna Catch Limit, Although US Fails to Secure Benefits for Pacific Territories (11 December 2023)

by wpcouncil_amy | Dec 11, 2023 | News and Updates, Press Releases

News and Announcements Press Release – WCPFC Increases US Bigeye Tuna Catch Limit, Although US Fails to Secure Benefits for Pacific Territories (11 December 2023) RAROTONGA, COOK ISLANDS (11 December 2023) The 20th Regular Session of the Western and Central...

Fall 2023 Pacific Islands Fishery News

by wpcouncil | Dec 7, 2023 | News and Updates, Pacific Island Fishery Newsletter, Publications

News + Announcements Fall 2023 Pacific Islands Fishery News       Click here for printable PDF. Search WP Council Search for: Upcoming Events Sep 11 Wed all-day 153rd Scientific and Statistical... 153rd Scientific and Statistical... Sep 11 – Sep 13...

Press Release – WP Council to Address Final Fishing Regulation Recommendations for Proposed US PRI Sanctuary (07 December 2023)

by wpcouncil_amy | Dec 7, 2023 | News and Updates, Press Releases

News and Announcements Press Release – WP Council to Address Final Fishing Regulation Recommendations for Proposed US PRI Sanctuary (07 December 2023) HONOLULU (07 December 2023) The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council will meet next week to...