North Pacific Fishery Management Council

Managing Fisheries off the Coast of Alaska

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Spotlights

Call for Nominations – SSC and Advisory Panel

The Council has moved up the timing for its AP/SSC nomination process similar to last year, and will be accepting nominations for the SSC and AP from now through October 31, 2025. Details about how…

Fishery Analyst/Biologist Vacancy

Do you have experience in fisheries science, marine biology, marine policy, or other resource management field? We are looking for someone to bring best available science along with on-the-water implementation of measures decision-making in order…

Fishery Economist Vacancy

We are looking for a natural resources economist to lead the evaluation of economic, socioeconomic, and environmental impacts of proposed changes to the management of some of the nation’s largest and most valuable fisheries. Learn…

Announcement of February 2025 Special Meeting

February 3-10, 2025, NPFMC will be holding a special February 2025 meeting, in-person in Anchorage at the Egan Center, exclusively to review the second Initial Review Draft of the Chum Bycatch EIS. Based on preliminary…

Climate Scenarios Workshop Webpage

This page provides information about the Climate Scenarios Workshop, which will be held in Kodiak on June 5 and 6.

In Memoriam

We are saddened by the passing of Council member Kenny Down who passed away May 5. Mr. Down took a leading role initiating many fishery programs and will be missed by many. His memorial service…

Council action to minimize chum salmon bycatch in the Bering Sea pollock fishery

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…

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…