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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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 Mar 16 Mon all-day 206th Council Meeting (tent) 206th Council Meeting (tent) Mar 16 – Mar 20 all-day LOCATION:...
