North Pacific Fishery Management Council is one of eight regional councils established by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act in 1976 to manage fisheries in the 200-mile Exclusive Economic Zone. Learn More →
Spotlights
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April 2021 Meeting
Agenda, Schedule, Review Documents, Short summary of agenda items. The Council will meet April 5-17, 2021, via webconference. Listen now while the meeting is in session. Learn More →
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NPRB Seeking Fishing Industry Representatives
The North Pacific Research Board is seeking nominations to fill the twentieth seat on the Board. This seat represents the interests of the fishing industry for a three-year term. Details and more information available. Deadline is April 15. Learn More →
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NPFMC staff recent publications
Dr. Diana Stram recently co-authored an article on the Bycatch Donation Program, and Sarah Marrinan co-authored an article on IFQ fisheries. Congratulations to staff for their hard work! Learn More →
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Council presents awards to Oliver and Ianelli
The Council awarded the Bob Mace Award to Chris Oliver and the Terry Quinn Distinguished Scientist Award to Dr. Jim Ianelli. Learn More →
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Harvest Specs for 2021
The Council has passed motions finalizing harvest specs for the BSAI and GOA regions. Learn More →
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February 2021 meeting – webconference
Newsletter, Agenda. The Council met February 1-10, 2021, via webconference. Audio files have been uploaded to Box.com. Learn More →
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Text Alerts
Want to stay in the loop with council meetings? Text "NPFMC" to 81411. You can unsubscribe any time. Learn More →
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Halibut ABM Documents
The Council is working to set BSAI halibut prohibited species catch limits based on halibut abundance levels. The analyzed alternatives will be available for the October 2020 Council meeting. Learn More →
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Economic Data Reporting Stakeholder Discussion
A series of virtual discussions for ideas for improving the usability, efficiency, and consistency of existing EDR programs. Join us 8/26 2:00PM AKDT Learn More →
