North Pacific Fishery Management Council

Managing Fisheries off the Coast of Alaska

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Spotlights

SSC & Advisory Panel Nominations Now Open

The Council is accepting nominations for its Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) and Advisory Panel (AP) through October 31, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Alaska time. Nominations are also being accepted for the Alaska Native Tribal seat on…

2027 MREP Workshop Accepting Applications

The next North Pacific Marine Resources Education Program (MREP) Fisheries Science and Management Workshop is scheduled for April 26-30, 2027, in Kodiak, Alaska. The Steering Committee is currently accepting applications, and preference for the 2027…

Vacancy Announcement: Fishery Analyst and/or Economist

As a fishery analyst or fishery economist for the Council, you will lead the evaluation of economic and/or environmental impacts of proposed changes to the management of some of the nation’s largest and most valuable…

June 2026 Meeting

The North Pacific Council met in-person from June 1-9, 2026 at the Hilton in Vancouver, WA. The newsletter, eAgenda and schedule are available. Recordings, timestamps, and transcripts are available on YouTube.

U.S. Coast Guard Announcement Regarding Bering Sea Foreign Vessel Activities

In the summer of 2026, the Coast Guard in Alaska expects continued and increased presence in the Bering Sea and Arctic from strategic competitors, adversaries, and allies. As the Arctic warms and traffic increases, U.S….

Council to Evaluate Measures to Reduce Bottom Contact by Pelagic Trawl Gear

During its June meeting, the North Pacific Fishery Management Council took action to assess viable and enforceable regulatory mechanisms to reduce bottom contact of pelagic trawl gear in areas prohibited to non-pelagic trawling. The purpose…

Council Action on GOA Tanner Crab Protection Measures

At the June Council meeting, the North Pacific Fishery Management Council revised alternatives for analysis of a groundfish fishing area closure on the east side of Kodiak Island. The Council’s objective is to further conserve…

How to Use NPFMC Recordings

Since October 2020, the Council has streamed its meetings on YouTube @npfmc. To explore meeting recordings, visit our YouTube channels at [@npfmc] and [@npfmcap]. These recordings, along with timestamps and transcripts, provide a complete and…

Fishery Management Councils Turn 50

The U.S. Regional Fishery Management Councils commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Council system established by Congress in 1976 through the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act… Learn More →

February 2026 Meeting

The North Pacific Council met in-person from February 2-11, 2026 at the Egan Center in Anchorage, AK. The newsletter, eAgenda, and schedule are available. Recordings, timestamps, and transcripts are available on YouTube.

Western Alaska Chum Salmon Bycatch Limit

At its February 2026 meeting, the North Pacific Fishery Management Council took action to establish a bycatch limit and corridor closure for Western Alaska chum salmon in the Bering Sea pollock fishery, and other measures to…