Press Release – WP Scientists to Advise Fishery Management Council on HI and Guam Bottomfish (08 March 2024)

by wpcouncil | Mar 8, 2024 | News and Updates, Press Releases

News and Announcements Press Release – WP Scientists to Advise Fishery Management Council on HI and Guam Bottomfish (08 March 2024) HONOLULU (8 March 2024) Scientific advisors to the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council will meet March 12-14,...

Public Hearings Notice: Proposed Papahanaumokuakea National Marine Sanctuary

by wpcouncil | Mar 4, 2024 | Announcements, News and Updates, Upcoming Other Meetings and Events

NOAA has released for public comment the draft designation documents for the proposed Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary FR Notice NOAA will accept public comment on the proposal from March 1 – May 7, 2024. The state of Hawaiʻi is also holding a public...

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...