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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October 2019 Meeting – Homer
Newsletter, Agenda, Schedule, Review Documents, Agenda Summary. The Council will meet September 30 - October 9, 2019, in Homer, AK. Listen while the meeting is in session. Learn More →
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Introduction to the Council process – Homer
If you, or someone you know, is brand new or not very familiar with the NPFMC, learn about how the Council works and how to participate. Learn More →
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Halibut ABM Webinar
The Council is hosting a webinar September 20 (Agenda) to help the public understand the halibut abundance-based management prohibited species catch limits. There will be opportunities to ask questions of the analysts and to get clarifications on the draft document. Learn More →
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June 2019 Meeting – Sitka
Newsletter, Agenda. The Council met June 3-10, 2019, at the Harrigan Centennial Hall in Sitka. Audio files have been uploaded to Box.com. Learn More →
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NPFMC March 2019 TELECONFERENCE
Agenda. The Council will hold its 243rd meeting via teleconference on March 8, 2019, 9 am to 1 pm AST. This teleconference will be held to approve final OFLs and ABCs for Norton Sound red king crab. Learn More →
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Federal Shutdown Impacts Meeting
The Council is rescheduling or modifying the agendas for several meetings where NMFS representatives were expected to provide pivotal presentations, reports, and/or analyses. Learn More →
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Call for Nominations
The Council is seeking nominations for membership for two taskforces to work on two Action Modules for the BS FEP. Learn More →
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February 2019 meeting – Portland
The Council met February 4-9, 2019 at the Benson Hotel in Portland, Oregon. Results of the meeting are available through the Agenda and Newsletter. Learn More →
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Sablefish Depredation Workshop
The Council held a public work session on Monday, April 1, to bring together fishermen, stock assessment authors, and SSC members to discuss opportunities for cooperative research to investigate the impacts of sablefish depredation by whales. Learn More →
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April 2019 meeting – Anchorage
Newsletter, Agenda. The Council met April 1-9, 2019, at the Hilton Hotel in Anchorage, AK. Audio files have been uploaded to Box.com. Learn More →
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GOA Summaries available
Summaries of the Gulf of Alaska Groundfish FMP amendments are now available. These summaries illustrate the evolution of the GOA Groundfish FMP. Learn More →
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Halibut ABM Stakeholder Committee
The Council’s Halibut Abundance-based management (ABM) Stakeholder Committee will meet at the Benson Hotel in Portland , OR on February 04, 2019 at 8AM. The Agenda has been posted for this meeting. Learn More →
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2019 GOA and BSAI Specs
The Council recommended proposed TACs and PSC limits and adopted updated Halibut DMRs for 2019; full details are included in the Council motions for the GOA and the BSAI. Learn More →
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December 2018 meeting – Anchorage
Newsletter, Agenda. The Council met December 3-10, 2018 at the Hilton Hotel in Anchorage. Results of the meeting are available through the Agenda and Newsletter. Learn More →
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October 2018 meeting – Anchorage
Newsletter, Agenda. The Council met October 1-8, 2018 at the Hilton Hotel in Anchorage. Results of the meeting are available through the Agenda and Newsletter. Learn More →
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June 2018 meeting – Kodiak
Newsletter, Agenda. The Council met June 4-11, 2018, at the Best Western Convention Center in Kodiak, AK. Results of the meeting are available through the newsletter and agenda links. Learn More →
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April 2018 Meeting – Anchorage
Newsletter, Agenda - The North Pacific Council met April 2-9, 2018 at the Hilton Hotel in Anchorage, AK. Results of the meeting are available through the Newsletter and motions posted to the Agenda linked above. Learn More →
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Ecosystem Workshop
An Ecosystem Workshop to understand effects and impacts of climate change was held February 7, 2018 . A preliminary summary was presented to the Council and a full report will be provided at their June meeting in Kodiak. Learn More →
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February 2018 meeting – Seattle
Newsletter, Agenda - The North Pacific Council met February 5-12, 2018 at the Renaissance Hotel in Seattle, WA. Results of the meeting are available through the Newsletter and motions posted to the Agenda. Learn More →
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Stakeholder Input on Salmon Amendment Needed
An amendment is being developed to add Federal waters of Cook Inlet to the Salmon FMP. The Council is asking for written proposals from the public to identify conservation and management measures to evaluate in the amendment. Learn More →
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Attention Cod Fishermen!
The Gulf of Alaska Pacific cod stock has drastically declined. The Council has responded with an 80% decrease in the catch limit for 2018. This one-page flyer provides more detail. Learn More →
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December 2017 meeting – Anchorage
Newsletter, Agenda - The North Pacific Council meetings ran from December 6-11, 2017 at the Hilton Hotel in Anchorage, AK. Results of the meeting are available through the Newsletter and motions posted to the Agenda. Learn More →
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October 2017 meeting – Anchorage
Newsletter, Agenda - The North Pacific Council met October 2-9, 2017 in Anchorage, AK. Results of the meeting are available through the Newsletter and motions posted to the Agenda. Learn More →
