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 2021 meeting – online
Newsletter, AgendaThe Council met September 30 - October 15, 2021, via webconference. Recordings are available. Learn More →
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Council seeks Fishery Analyst
The Council is seeking a Fishery Analyst to work in the identification and analysis of environmental, social, and economic issues pertaining to fisheries management off Alaska. Learn More →
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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 →
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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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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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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 →
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June 2021 Meeting – Webconference
Newsletter, Agenda. The Council met June 1-16, 2021, via webconference. Audio files have been uploaded. 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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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 →
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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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Comment Policy Changes
The Council's draft public comment policy is posted. Public comment for the Council is open May 12 – 26th at 5:00 PM AST. Council comments will be reviewed, then publicly posted after the deadline. 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 →
