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Press Release-Experts to Address Key Pacific Fisheries Issues at Upcoming Scientific Meeting (05 March 2025)

by wpcouncil | Mar 5, 2025 | News and Updates, Press Releases, Upcoming Other Meetings and Events

HONOLULU (05 March 2025) Science is at the heart of sustainable fisheries—join top experts as they review the latest information and provide recommendations for Pacific fish stocks. The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council’s Scientific and Statistical...

Winter 2025 Pacific Islands Fishery News

by wpcouncil | Mar 4, 2025 | News and Updates, Pacific Island Fishery Newsletter, Publications

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Press Release-Navigating Change: Estorian Peskadot Marianas (26 February 2025)

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

SAIPAN (26 February 2025) Fishing in the Pacific Islands is culturally, socially and economically important. Even small changes can have big consequences, especially when they impact fisheries and habitats. These effects are felt at the local level, directly...

Protocols and Tips for Visiting and Working in the Territories

by wpcouncil | Feb 6, 2025 | Announcements, News and Updates

At its 201st meeting in December 2024, the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council endorsed cultural protocol living documents for American Samoa, Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Council staff and advisors developed these...

Vacancy Announcement – Accounting and Financial Support

by wpcouncil | Feb 3, 2025 | Job Announcements

VACANCY ANNOUCEMENT Contractual Services for Accounting and Financial Support Submission Deadline: February 7, 2025 Anticipated Date to Fill Position: ASAP The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council, established under the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and...

Applications for Council Advisory Panel Members Due Feb. 28, 2025

by wpcouncil | Jan 31, 2025 | Managed Fisheries, News and Updates

The Council invites you to apply for membership on one of its Advisory Panels! Who can apply?Anyone!  Fishermen, members of fishery-related industries, individuals from fishery- or marine-related organizations actively participating in their respective fields, or the...

2024 Virtual Fishers Observation Meetings – January 28-29, 2025

by wpcouncil | Jan 28, 2025 | Announcements, News and Updates

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)

by wpcouncil | Dec 18, 2024 | News and Updates, Press Releases

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)

by wpcouncil | Dec 13, 2024 | News and Updates, Press Releases

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)

by wpcouncil | Dec 13, 2024 | News and Updates, Press Releases

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:...

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