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Press Release – Federal Fishery Managers Address Hawai‘i, American Samoa, Protected Species Issues

by wpcouncil | Mar 17, 2015 | News and Updates, Press Releases

HONOLULU (18 March 2015) The  Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council concluded the second day of its three-day meeting in Honolulu yesterday with recommendations for federally managed fisheries in Hawai‘i and American Samoa as well as protected species....

Press Release – Scientists Recommend Management Measures for Longline Tuna Fisheries in American Samoa and Other US Pacific Islands

by wpcouncil | Mar 13, 2015 | General, News and Updates, Press Releases

HONOLULU (13 March 2015) At the conclusion of its three-day meeting yesterday, the Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) of the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council recommended three management measures for longline fisheries in American Samoa and...

Save the date! Fishers Forum on Stock Assessments 3/17 at Harbor View Center.

by wpcouncil | Mar 3, 2015 | General, News and Updates

https://www.wpcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Fishers-Forum-315-rev2-SD.mp4...

Draft of NOAA Fisheries Climate Science Strategy Open for Public Comment

by wpcouncil | Mar 2, 2015 | News and Updates, Press Releases

To view the FR Notice, click here.

Press Release – Scientists Meet to Address Western Pacific Fishery Management Issues

by wpcouncil | Mar 2, 2015 | News and Updates, Press Releases

HONOLULU (5 March 2015) The Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) of the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council will meet March 10 to 12, 2015, to consider and make recommendations on the issues summarized below. The SSC will convene at the Council...

Ahi: The Yellowfin Tuna Documentary Premiere on KGMB Saturday, 2/7

by wpcouncil | Jan 26, 2015 | News and Updates

We invite you to watch this video and learn more about why state and federal fishery managers are reviewing the minimum size for commercial `ahi. Ahi, the Yellowfin Tuna: Managing our Fisheries premieres on KGMB February 7th at 6pm. To view 30-second trailer, click...
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