Press Release – Council Tackles Trade Barriers to US Tuna Fisheries at Meeting (25 June 2024)

by wpcouncil | Jun 26, 2024 | News and Updates, Press Releases

News and Announcements Press Release – Council Tackles Trade Barriers to US Tuna Fisheries at Meeting (25 June 2024) HONOLULU (25 June 2024) This week, members of the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council called attention to impediments to U.S....

Press Release – Equitable Fishing Access and Sustainable Practices to be Addressed at Upcoming Council Meeting in Honolulu (20 June 2024)

by wpcouncil | Jun 20, 2024 | News and Updates, Press Releases

News and Announcements Press Release – Equitable Fishing Access and Sustainable Practices to be Addressed at Upcoming Council Meeting in Honolulu (20 June 2024) HONOLULU (20 June 2024) As the U.S. exclusive economic zone available to fishing continues to shrink...

US Pacific Territories Fishery Capacity-Building Scholarship Applications Due August 23, 2024

by wpcouncil | Jun 19, 2024 | Educational Opportunities, News and Updates, Press Releases

US Pacific Territories Fishery Capacity-Building Scholarship - Due August 23, 2024 UPDATE: The application period for Council’s US Pacific Territories Fishery Capacity-Building Scholarship has been extended to Friday, August 23, 2024, or until funds are no...

Press Release – Scientists Highlight Critical Discussions on Observer Coverage, Fishery Management & Future Planning (14 June 2024)

by wpcouncil | Jun 14, 2024 | News and Updates, Press Releases

News and Announcements Press Release – Scientists Highlight Critical Discussions on Observer Coverage, Fishery Management & Future Planning (14 June 2024) HONOLULU (14 June 2024) The Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) of the Western Pacific Regional...

Press Release – Hawai‘i Longline Fishery Sees Revenue Decline in 2023 Due to Drop in Fish Prices at Honolulu Fish Auction (7 June 2024)

by wpcouncil | Jun 10, 2024 | News and Updates, Press Releases

News and Announcements Press Release – Hawai‘i Longline Fishery Sees Revenue Decline in 2023 Due to Drop in Fish Prices at Honolulu Fish Auction (7 June 2024) HONOLULU (7 June 2024) A report prepared for the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council...

Press Release – Fishermen Sound Alarm: US Gov Policies Threaten Way of Life in US Pacific Islands (22 March 2024)

by wpcouncil | Mar 22, 2024 | News and Updates, Press Releases

News and Announcements Press Release – Fishermen Sound Alarm: US Gov Policies Threaten Way of Life in US Pacific Islands (22 March 2024) “We are affected by decisions today—we lose our fishery, culture, way of life.” HONOLULU (22 March 2024) Amidst mounting...