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Managing our Nation’s Fisheries off the Coast of Alaska

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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

  • boat harbor in Sitka

    June meeting in Sitka

    The Council is meeting in Sitka, AK from June 6-14, 2022. The Agenda and Schedule are now available. Learn More →

  • Analyst/Economist Vacancy

    The Council is seeking a Fishery Analyst/Economist to work in the identification and analysis of environmental, social, and economic issues pertaining to fisheries management off Alaska. Learn More →

  • ACLIM Socioeconomic Scenario Workshop

    We will hold a public workshop at the North Pacific Fishery Management Council Meeting at the Auditorium in Harrigan Hall in Sitka from 5:30 - 7:30pm, Wednesday, June 8. Learn More →

  • fishing community at sunset

    April 2022 Meeting HYBRID – Anchorage

    Newsletter, Agenda. The Council met April 4-9, 2022, at the Hilton Hotel in Anchorage. Audio files have been uploaded to YouTube. Learn More →

  • Navy monitors marine mammals in GOA

    The U.S. Navy continues to be a world leader in marine species research and monitoring, having funded marine research programs, surveys, and data collection efforts since 1992, and since 2009 in the Gulf of Alaska. Learn More →

  • December 2021 Meeting

    Newsletter, Agenda. The Council met December 2-15, 2021, virtually. Audio files have been uploaded to Box.com. Learn More →

  • 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 →

  • Smoker and Hollowed Receive Awards

    The Council presented Ms. Lauren Smoker with the Bob Mace Distinguished Service Award, and Dr. Anne Hollowed with the Terry Quinn II Distinguished Scientist Award. Learn More →

  • NPFMC October and December Meetings to be Virtual

    The NPFMC has decided all Council meetings through the end of 2021 will be held virtually. Learn More →

  • 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 Virtual Council Meeting

    Newsletter, Agenda. The Council met January 31 – February 10, 2022 via webconference. Audio files have been uploaded to Box.com. Learn More →

  • New Publication: IFQ Amendment Summaries

    Thanks to the hard work of Angela Forristall with the help of staff, summaries of the IFQ program amendments are now available. These summaries illustrate the evolution of the Individual Fishing Quota program. Learn More →

  • NMFS Halibut ABM Paper Published

    The draft EIS for the BSAI Halibut ABM published along with the public comment instructions and timing. The document analyzes a proposed management measure to link the halibut PSC limit for the Amendment 80 fleet to halibut abundance. Final action is scheduled for the December 2021 Council meeting. 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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