The Council received significant feedback and testimony from over 100 people, including Tribal leaders and members, CDQ groups, Alaska communities, and pollock fishery participants that helped inform modifications for the next stage of analysis on a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) focused on bycatch reductions of Western Alaska chum.
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Research on crab movement and trawl gear innovation informs bycatch recommendations
At its February meeting, the Council evaluated the effectiveness of closing a large area – the Bristol Bay Red King Crab Savings Area – to commercial fishing with pelagic trawl, pot, and longline gear to address Bristol Bay red king crab stock and fishery declines. The Savings Area is already closed to bottom trawl gear. […]
February 2024 Meeting – Seattle
Newsletter, Agenda The Council met February 5-12 at the Renaissance Hotel in Seattle, Washington. You can listen to the recordings via our YouTube channel. Learn More →
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 Friday, March 1, 2024. See full details here: https://nprb.org/funding-opportunities/. In addition, the State of Alaska is seeking to fill three seats on the North Pacific Research Board. Three […]
NOAA Fisheries Town Hall March 5, 2024
This call is for Charter Operators and Recreational Fishing Coastal Community Members. Flyer
SSC Informational Meeting – Cook Inlet Salmon SAFE report
The SSC will hold a virtual informational meeting reviewing the Cook Inlet Salmon SAFE report on January 19, 2024. eAgenda