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Press Release-Council to Review Monument Policy Shifts, Take Final Action on LL Monitoring & Uku Catch Limits (04 June 2025)

by wpcouncil | Jun 4, 2025 | News and Updates, Press Releases, Upcoming Other Meetings and Events

News and Announcements Press Release-Council to Review Monument Policy Shifts, Take Final Action on LL Monitoring & Uku Catch Limits (04 June 2025) HONOLULU (4 June 2025) The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council will convene June 9–11 in Honolulu...

Press Release-SSC to Tackle Key Pacific Fisheries Challenges at 156th Meeting (02 June 2025)

by wpcouncil | Jun 2, 2025 | News and Updates, Press Releases, Upcoming Other Meetings and Events

News and Announcements Press Release-SSC to Tackle Key Pacific Fisheries Challenges at 156th Meeting (02 June 2025) HONOLULU (02 June 2025) From shifting ocean temperatures to changing fishery participation, the Pacific’s marine ecosystems are in flux. The Western...

Spring 2025 Pacific Islands Fishery News

by wpcouncil | May 30, 2025 | News and Updates, Pacific Island Fishery Newsletter, Publications

News + Announcements Spring 2025 Pacific Islands Fishery News                   Click here for printable PDF. Get Connected, Stay Involved!   Search WP Council Search for: Upcoming Events Mar 16 Mon all-day 206th...

Press Release-Clarifying Impact of President Trump’s Action on Pacific Fishing (23 April 2025)

by wpcouncil | Apr 23, 2025 | News and Updates, Press Releases, Upcoming Other Meetings and Events

News and Announcements Press Release-Clarifying Impact of President Trump’s Action on Pacific Fishing (23 April 2025) HONOLULU (23 April 2025) Recent media responses to President Trump’s April 17 Proclamation to restore access for American fishermen to the waters...

Press Release-President Trump Returns Fishing to US Fishermen in the Pacific Islands (18 April 2025)

by wpcouncil | Apr 18, 2025 | News and Updates, Press Releases, Upcoming Other Meetings and Events

News and Announcements Press Release-President Trump Returns Fishing to US Fishermen in the Pacific Islands (18 April 2025) WASHINGTON D.C. (18 April 2025) “By doing this, we are giving you back your lives.” President Trump’s words echoed across the Pacific as he...

Hawai’i Fishers Community Meetings (18 April 2025)

by wpcouncil | Apr 18, 2025 | News and Updates, Upcoming Other Meetings and Events

News and Announcements Hawai’i Fishers Community Meetings (18 April 2025) 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: Guam and CNMI (tent) Latest...
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    January 30, 2026
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    January 30, 2026
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    December 17, 2025
  • Press Release-Fishing Prohibitions Unfair: Council Pushes for Analysis of Fishing in Marine Monuments (16 December 2025)

    December 16, 2025
  • Press Release-SSC Calls for Day One Monument Monitoring and Clearer FKW Analysis Ahead of Council Meeting (12 December 2025)

    December 12, 2025

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    Request For Proposals: Regional Governance and Policy Coordination (Proposals Due: February 15, 2026)

  • Press Release-WP Council Moves EM Implementation Forward, Backs Satellite Connectivity for Safety and Data (17 December 2025)

    Press Release-WP Council Moves EM Implementation Forward, Backs Satellite Connectivity for Safety and Data (17 December 2025)

  • Press Release-Fishing Prohibitions Unfair: Council Pushes for Analysis of Fishing in Marine Monuments (16 December 2025)

    Press Release-Fishing Prohibitions Unfair: Council Pushes for Analysis of Fishing in Marine Monuments (16 December 2025)

  • Press Release-SSC Calls for Day One Monument Monitoring and Clearer FKW Analysis Ahead of Council Meeting (12 December 2025)

    Press Release-SSC Calls for Day One Monument Monitoring and Clearer FKW Analysis Ahead of Council Meeting (12 December 2025)

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