The Council continues to seek an active observer representative on both the FMAC (Fishery Monitoring Advisory Committee) and PCFMAC (Partial Coverage Fishery Monitoring Advisory Committee). These committees provide advice to the Council on observer and electronic monitoring issues (see below). Depending on candidates and availability, the Council may appoint either one person to both committees, […]
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North Pacific Groundfish Stock Assessments
2023 November Drafts Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Stock Assessments Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands IntroductionAlaska PlaiceArrowtooth FlounderAtka MackerelBlackspotted and Rougheye RockfishFlathead SoleGreenland TurbotKamchatka FlounderMulti-Species – Assessment for Walleye Pollock, Pacific Cod, and Arrowtooth Flounder in the South Eastern Bering SeaNorthern Rock SoleNorthern RockfishOctopusOther FlatfishPacific Cod – Aleutian IslandsPacific Cod – Eastern Bering SeaOther RockfishPacific […]
Council Appoints Salmon Bycatch Committee
The Council appointed members to the newly formed Salmon Bycatch Committee, which will hold its first meeting on November 28, 2022. The NPFMC Salmon Bycatch Committee will be co-chaired by two Council members, Andy Mezirow and Rachel Baker. Members and their affiliations are listed below. The November meeting will provide an opportunity for Committee introductions, review of […]
Northern Bering Sea Research Area
The Northern Bering Sea Research Area (NBSRA) was implemented in 2008, as part of Amendment 89 to the BSAI Groundfish FMP, and required thedevelopment of a management plan to identify areas where nonpelagic trawl fishing would be allowed, pursuant to a scientific research plan. The Council requested that the Alaska Fishery Science Center (AFSC) design […]
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.
Updates to Meeting
New Features to the October Council meeting There’s a new look to the meeting page where you can find all the links. Other changes: Adobeconnect is launching a significant update before our council meeting. Although it should happen seamlessly, you may want to connect early to avoid any possible tech glitches. The SSC has their own eAgenda for this […]