The council will meet in Newport, Oregon June 2-10. The eAgenda and Schedule are available along with a list of documents to review. The meeting will be live on YouTube. Learn More →
Spotlight
Council Accepts Comments on Executive Order
At its June meeting, the Council will accept written comments and oral testimony regarding recommendations for actions to reduce burdens on domestic fishing and to increase production within sustainable limits, per the recent Executive Order “Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness”. Section 4 of EO 14276 specifically provides for input from the Regional Fishery Management Councils: (i) The […]
Committee Nominations – Ecosystem, IFQ, and PNCIAC
The Council is soliciting nominations for the Ecosystem Committee, IFQ Committee, and Pacific Northwest Crab Industry Advisory Committee (PNCIAC). Please note that there are different deadlines for each committee’s vacancies.
April 2025 Meeting
The North Pacific Council met April 2025 via webconference. The Newsletter, eAgenda & Schedule are available. You can listen to the recordings via our YouTube channel.
Council action to minimize chum salmon bycatch in the Bering Sea Pollock Fishery
February 12, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE : Contact: david.witherell@noaa.gov, diana.evans@noaa.gov, 907-271-2815 NPFMC’s press release on chum salmon bycatch in the Bering Sea pollock fishery At its February special meeting, the North Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) received significant feedback and testimony from more than 150 people, including Tribal leaders and members, Community Development Quota (CDQ) groups, […]
February 2025 Special Meeting
The council met in Anchorage, Alaska. The eAgenda, Schedule & Newsletter are available. You can listen to the recordings via our YouTube channel.