The North Pacific Council will hold the April 2025 meeting by webconference from March 31-April 7. While originally planned to be an in-person meeting, having the April meeting virtually is a prudent course of action given the potential for a government shutdown, the added costs from holding a special meeting in February, and a suite […]
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North Pacific Research Board Vacancies
The North Pacific Research Board is seeking to fill two seats on its Advisory Panel and three seats on its Science Panel. The deadline for receipt of all applications is Monday, March 31, 2025. See full details here: https://nprb.org/funding-opportunities/.
Sablefish MSE Stakeholder Virtual Meeting
The University of Alaska Fairbanks College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences will give presentations on management strategy evaluation (MSE) efforts and development of a tag-integrated spatially explicit sablefish assessment. Topic: Sablefish MSE Stakeholder MeetingTime: Apr 1, 2025, 04:30 – 06:00 PM AlaskaJoin Zoom Meetinghttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/84880986236?pwd=eL8nn4YjPcR0wtCP503UmboOQOnYk4.1 Meeting ID: 848 8098 6236Passcode: NPFMC Dial by your location Meeting […]
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.
Nominations Open for PCFMAC/FMAC
The Council is seeking nominations for an active observer representative on both the PCFMAC and FMAC. Please submit a letter of interest to sara.cleaver@noaa.gov. Deadline is March 28, 2025