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 2020 Meeting Update – CANCELED
The April meetings of the Council, AP, and SSC have been canceled March 18, 2020 UPDATE. Learn More →
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Kruse receives first Terry Quinn Scientist Award
Dr. Terry Quinn II was a member of the Scientific and Statistical Committee from 1986 until his death in 2019. In Terry’s honor, the Council has established the Terry Quinn II Distinguished Scientist Award and its first recipient is Dr. Gordon Kruse. Learn More →
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Jan/Feb Meeting in Seattle
Newsletter, Agenda The Council met January 27-February 2, 2020, at the Renaissance Hotel in Seattle. Audio files have been uploaded to Box.com 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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December 2019 Meeting – Anchorage
Newsletter, Agenda. The Council met December 2-10, 2019, at the Hilton Hotel in Anchorage. Audio files have been uploaded to Box.com Learn More →
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NPFMC MOVED
NPFMC moved offices on December 16, 2019. Our new address is 1007 W. 3rd Ave., Suite 400. Learn More →
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BS FEP Climate Change Taskforce Meeting
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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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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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Charter Halibut Mgmt Committee Meeting
The Charter Halibut Management Committee will select management measures for Area 3A at a special teleconference ( AGENDA) on January 23, 1-3 PM Alaska time. 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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October 2019 Meeting – Homer
Newsletter, Agenda. The Council met September 30 - October 9, 2019, in Homer, 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 →
