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...

Press Release – Scientists Endorse HI and Guam Bottomfish Stock Assessments, Recommend Approaches to Survey False Killer Whales (15 March 2024)

by wpcouncil | Mar 15, 2024 | News and Updates, Press Releases

News and Announcements Press Release – Scientists Endorse HI and Guam Bottomfish Stock Assessments, Recommend Approaches to Survey False Killer Whales (15 March 2024) HONOLULU (15 March 2024) Yesterday science advisors to the Western Pacific Regional Fishery...