North Pacific Fishery Management Council

Managing Fisheries off the Coast of Alaska

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Spotlights

Request for Information: 2024 Research Priorities Triennial Review

The Council is requesting information from the public on the 2024 research priorities triennial review for the fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone off Alaska by October 31, 2023. Written comments can be submitted using…

Call for Nominations for Alaska Native Tribal Advisory Panel Seat

The Council is soliciting for nominations from Alaska Native Tribes and/or Tribal Consortia for the designated Alaska Native Tribal seat on its Advisory Panel by November 17, 2023. The Council has established a designated Alaska Native…

MREP 2024 Workshop Opportunity

The Marine Resource Education Program (MREP) is announcing plans to offer annual workshops in the North Pacific fishery region. See the flyer for more information.

Training Opportunity: Improving Safety for Fisheries Observers

Fisheries observers in the North Pacific play a vital role in the conservation and management of the Bering Sea, Aleutian Islands, and Gulf of Alaska groundfish and halibut fisheries. Observers collect catch data onboard fishing…

Over 72% of Federal Waters are “Conservation Areas”

The nation’s eight regional fishery management councils (Councils) have released a first-ever synthesis of conservation areas in federal waters of the United States.

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Mary Furuness Receives Bob Mace Award

Bob Mace was known for his integrity, dedication, professionalism, and conservation ethic while serving as a council member for 23 years and representing the State of Oregon. In Bob’s honor, the Council established the Bob…

NOAA FAQ – Snow Crab and Salmon Declines in AK

NOAA Fisheries answers questions about what is behind the declines in snow crab and salmon and how we are addressing them. Learn More →