News + Announcements
2024 Virtual Fishers Observation Meetings – January 28-29, 2025
It is again that time of the year for the Annual Fishers Observation meetings for 2024. Understanding the need for stock assessments to incorporate traditional knowledge and historical ecological events, Uncle Roy Morioka and Clay Tam, two passionate fishermen, began...
Press Release-New Day on the Horizon for Western Pacific Fisheries (17 December 2024)
HONOLULU (17 December 2024) The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council (Council) ended its 201st meeting on a hopeful note, inspired by the upcoming change in the Federal administration. The Council found that the incoming administration provides a chance...
Press Release – SSC Recommends Electronic Monitoring Adoption and Tier 6 ABC Expansion (13 December 2024)
HONOLULU (13 December 2024) At its meeting this week, the Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) of the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council made key recommendations on advancing fisheries management in the region. Discussions covered the...
Press Release-WPRFMC to Tackle Pacific Fisheries Management Challenges at Upcoming Meeting (13 December 2024)
HONOLULU (13 December 2024) The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council will convene its 201st meeting virtually Dec. 16-17, 2024, bringing together decision-makers to address pressing issues affecting fisheries across the Pacific. Agenda Action Items:...
Request for Proposals: Document Development Specialist (Proposals due by: December 25, 2024)
The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council (Council), established through Congress under the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MFCMA) of 1976, has the responsibility for preparing management plans for those fisheries within its...
Press Release – SSC to Review Fisheries Data and Management Strategies (10 December 2024)
HONOLULU (10 December 2024) The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) will meet Dec. 12-13, 2024, to address key issues affecting fisheries management in the Pacific Islands. Electronic Monitoring Program...
Fall 2024 Pacific Islands Fishery News
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Request for Proposals – Island Coordinator for the American Samoa Archipelago (proposals due by Dec. 18, 2024)
The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council (Council), established through Congress under the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MFCMA) of 1976, has the responsibility for preparing management plans for those fisheries within its...
Vacancy Announcement – Senior Scientist
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT PDF: Senior Scientist Term: Full-time permanent, with 1 year probation and 2-year review, Continuation based on funding and performance Deadline for application submittal is December 22, 2024 A. Background The Western Pacific Regional Fishery...
FINAL RULE: Discontinue rebuilding plan for American Samoa Bottomfish and ACLs/AMs for 2024-26
This final rule amends the Fishery Ecosystem Plan for the American Samoa Archipelago (FEP) to discontinue the rebuilding plan for American Samoa bottomfish and implements single-species annual catch limits (ACL) and accountability measures (AM) for bottomfish in the...