by wpcouncil | Mar 2, 2015 | News and Updates, Press Releases
HONOLULU (5 March 2015) The Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) of the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council will meet March 10 to 12, 2015, to consider and make recommendations on the issues summarized below. The SSC will convene at the Council...
by wpcouncil | Jan 26, 2015 | News and Updates
We invite you to watch this video and learn more about why state and federal fishery managers are reviewing the minimum size for commercial `ahi. Ahi, the Yellowfin Tuna: Managing our Fisheries premieres on KGMB February 7th at 6pm. To view 30-second trailer, click...
by wpcouncil | Jan 25, 2015 | News and Updates, Press Releases
HONOLULU (25 February 2015) Scientists from throughout the United States gathered Feb. 23 to 25, 2015, in Honolulu to explore ways of incorporating climate, ecosystems and other of areas uncertainty into the sustainable management of the nation’s fisheries. The...
by wpcouncil | Oct 27, 2014 | General, News and Updates, Press Releases
HONOLULU (24 October 2014) The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council concluded its three-day 161st meeting yesterday in Honolulu, voting to maintain its previous recommendation of 346,000 pounds for the 2014-2015 annual catch limit (ACL) for main...
by wpcouncil | Oct 16, 2014 | News and Updates, Press Releases
HONOLULU (16 October 2014) The public is invited to attend the Fishers Forum on Hawai`i yellowfin tuna and North Pacific striped marlin and view a sneak preview of ‘Ahi–The Yellowfin Tuna. This short documentary focuses on the importance of the species and research on...
by wpcouncil | Oct 13, 2014 | News and Updates, Press Releases
HONOLULU (10 October 2014) The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council’s Sci entific and Statistical Committee (SSC) will convene 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 14 to 16, 2014, at the Council office, 1164 Bishop St., Suite 1400, Honolulu, to review management...
