by wpcouncil | Jul 16, 2018 | Federal Register Notices, News and Updates, Protected Species
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; request for nominations. SUMMARY: As required by of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), the Secretary of Commerce established three...
by wpcouncil | Aug 27, 2015 | General, News and Updates, Protected Species
On August 21, 2015, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) announced the final rule to revise critical habitat for Hawaiian monk seals. Critical habitat triggers consultation requirements under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) for actions that are authorized,...
by wpcouncil | Jun 18, 2015 | News and Updates, Press Releases, Protected Species
HONOLULU (17 June 2015) The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council today in Honolulu recommended that the annual catch limits (ACLs) for seven prized species of deep-water bottomfish (known locally as the Deep 7) caught in waters around the main Hawaiian...
by wpcouncil | Sep 20, 2012 | Past Council and Advisory Body Meetings
Fishermen Workshops on ACLs and MMPA Click here for flyer with meeting times and locations Click here for draft agenda for Kauai and Hilo Click here for draft agenda for Kona September 26: Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School, Lihue, Kauai September 27: UH Hilo,...
by wpcouncil | Jun 26, 2012 | Past Council and Advisory Body Meetings
Fishers Forum “Thar she blows!” Managing the recovery of the North Pacific Humpback Whales June 27th, 2012. 6pm to 9pm Harbor View Center Agenda Flyer Video Preview Fishers Forum Presentations (PDF) 1) Population of North Pacific Humpback Whales – Elia...
