North Pacific Fishery Management Council

Managing Fisheries off the Coast of Alaska

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The 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.

October Council Meeting

SPOTLIGHTS

SSC & Advisory Panel Nominations Now Open

The Council is accepting nominations for its Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) and Advisory Panel (AP) through October 31, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Alaska time. Nominations are also being accepted for the Alaska Native… Learn More →

2027 MREP Workshop Accepting Applications

The next North Pacific Marine Resources Education Program (MREP) Fisheries Science and Management Workshop is scheduled for April 26-30, 2027, in Kodiak, Alaska. The Steering Committee is currently accepting applications, and preference… Learn More →

Vacancy Announcement: Fishery Analyst and/or Economist

As a fishery analyst or fishery economist for the Council, you will lead the evaluation of economic and/or environmental impacts of proposed changes to the management of some of the nation’s largest… Learn More →

June 2026 Meeting

The North Pacific Council met in-person from June 1-9, 2026 at the Hilton in Vancouver, WA. The newsletter, eAgenda and schedule are available. Recordings, timestamps, and transcripts are available on YouTube.

U.S. Coast Guard Announcement Regarding Bering Sea Foreign Vessel Activities

In the summer of 2026, the Coast Guard in Alaska expects continued and increased presence in the Bering Sea and Arctic from strategic competitors, adversaries, and allies. As the Arctic warms and… Learn More →

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