HAGÅTÑA (26 September 2025) Continuing to build on conversations from the February 2025 meetings, the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council and the Pacific Islands Fisheries Group (PIFG) will host the 2nd in a series of community consultation meetings across the Mariana Islands in early October. These meetings will provide a space for local fishers and community members to share experiences, cultural knowledge and concerns about fisheries.

EVERYONE WELCOME!

We invite fishing families and the public to participate in these vital discussions. Your voice matters as we work together to navigate changes and enhance the fishing community’s future. This is a chance for fishers and community members to speak directly about what they are seeing in the water and to help shape solutions for the future.

(Council community consultation effort overview-GUAM)

Meeting Schedule:

• Inalahan, GU

Date: October 1, 2025 (Wednesday)

Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (ChST)

Location: Inalahan Community Center, 719 San Jose Street

Main Discussion Topics: Shark Depredation, Shifting Seasons, and Preserving Fishing Traditions

• Malesso, GU

Date: October 2, 2025 (Thursday)

Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (ChST)

Location: Malesso Senior Citizen’s Center, 462 Chalan Kanton Tasi

Main Discussion Topics: Shark Depredation, Shifting Seasons, and Preserving Fishing Traditions

• Sinajaña, GU

Date: October 3, 2025 (Friday)

Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (ChST)

Location: Sinajaña Community Center, 117A E Chalan Gumayuus

Main Discussion Topics: Shark Depredation, Shifting Seasons, and Preserving Fishing Traditions

(Council community consultation effort overview-CNMI)

• Saipan, CNMI

Date: October 4, 2025 (Saturday)

Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (ChST)

Location: Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan, Azucena Room, Coral Tree Ave, Garapan

Main Discussion Topics: Market, Price, and Seafood Safety Improvements

• Rota, CNMI

Date: October 7, 2025 (Tuesday)

Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (ChST)

Location: Mayor of Rota Conference Hall, San Francisco de Borja Hwy, Tatachong

Main Discussion Topics: Environmental Changes, Barriers to Fishing, Cultural Practices, and Opportunities for Youth, Aquaculture, and Local Management Solutions

• Tinian, CNMI

Date: October 8, 2025 (Wednesday)

Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (ChST)

Location: Tinian Western Lodge, Marpo Heights

Main Discussion Topics: Environmental Changes, Barriers to Fishing, Cultural Practices, and Opportunities for Youth, Aquaculture, and Local Management Solutions

For more information, please contact Felix Reyes-GU (felix.reyes@wpcouncil.org), Angela Dela Cruz-CNMI (angela.delacruz@wpcouncil.org) or Alex Min (alex.cannon.min@gmail.com, www.fishtoday.org/pacific-islands-voices). See flyers below and please help spread the word!