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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...

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...

Press Release-Western Pacific Fishery Council Urges Increased Federal Funding (27 March 2025)

by wpcouncil | Mar 27, 2025 | News and Updates, Press Releases, Upcoming Other Meetings and Events

News and Announcements Press Release-Western Pacific Fishery Council Urges Increased Federal Funding (27 March 2025) HONOLULU (27 March 2025) In a critical call to action, the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council is urging the U.S. Department of...

Press Release-Changing Environment and Presidential Executive Orders (26 March 2025)

by wpcouncil | Mar 26, 2025 | News and Updates, Press Releases, Upcoming Other Meetings and Events

News and Announcements Press Release-Changing Environment and Presidential Executive Orders (26 March 2025) HONOLULU (26 March 2025) “This is our food, our way of life and the management of these waters impacts our communities.” Today, the Western Pacific Regional...

Press Release-Fishing Council Flags Economic Burdens of Electronic Monitoring, Backs Relief (25 March 2025)

by wpcouncil | Mar 25, 2025 | News and Updates, Press Releases, Upcoming Other Meetings and Events

News and Announcements Press Release-Fishing Council Flags Economic Burdens of Electronic Monitoring, Backs Relief (25 March 2025) HONOLULU (25 March 2025) At the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council meeting today, discussions on electronic monitoring...
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