News + Announcements
Press Release – Equitable Fishing Access and Sustainable Practices to be Addressed at Upcoming Council Meeting in Honolulu (20 June 2024)
HONOLULU (20 June 2024) As the U.S. exclusive economic zone available to fishing continues to shrink due to federal regulations, foreign fishing presence increases and Pacific Islands bear the brunt of American conservation efforts, justice has seemingly turned into...
Spring 2024 Pacific Islands Fishery News
Click here for printable PDF. PIFN Spring 2024 Insert - Justice? Or Just Us? Equity in Fisheries: Balancing Conservation and Livelihoods in the Pacific Islands PIFN Spring 2024 Insert - Seeing Through the Haze:...
US Pacific Territories Fishery Capacity-Building Scholarship Applications Due August 23, 2024
UPDATE: The application period for Council's US Pacific Territories Fishery Capacity-Building Scholarship has been extended to Friday, August 23, 2024, or until funds are no longer available. HONOLULU (19 June 2024) The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management...
Press Release – Scientists Highlight Critical Discussions on Observer Coverage, Fishery Management & Future Planning (14 June 2024)
HONOLULU (14 June 2024) The Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) of the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council concluded its meeting yesterday, spotlighting negative impacts of reduced observer coverage in the Hawai‘i longline fisheries and engaging...
Press Release – Hawai‘i Longline Fishery Sees Revenue Decline in 2023 Due to Drop in Fish Prices at Honolulu Fish Auction (7 June 2024)
HONOLULU (7 June 2024) A report prepared for the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council highlights a nearly 8% decline in revenue for the Hawai‘i longline fishery due to a drop in average fish prices at the first point of landing in Honolulu Harbor. The...
Final Rules and Federal Register Notices for Western Pacific Fisheries
The following Federal Register Notices have been published notifying the public of rule changes to fisheries in the Western Pacific: NWHI Lobster Harvest Guidelines FR Notice: NMFS manages the NWHI commercial lobster fishery under the Fishery Ecosystem Plan for the...
Notice of Availability for American Samoa Longline Permits
NMFS announces that 34 American Samoa pelagic longline limited entry permits in two permit size classes are available for 2024. NMFS is accepting applications for these available permits. Federal regulations at 50 CFR 665.816 allow NMFS to re-issue permits for the...
Public Meetings on Hawaii Small-Boat Fisheries
Hawaii small-boat fisheries, including those that catch federally managed species such as ahi, Deep 7 bottomfish, uku, Kona crab, mahimahi and ono, are important to the culture and livelihood of Hawaii. The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council, NOAA...
Vacancy Announcement – Systems and E-Information Specialist
VACANCY ANNOUCEMENT Systems and E-Information Specialist Submission Deadline: April 15, 2024 Anticipated Date to Fill Position: ASAP The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council seeks to hire a Computer, Network and E-Information Technician to provide technical...
Press Release – Fishermen Sound Alarm: US Gov Policies Threaten Way of Life in US Pacific Islands (22 March 2024)
“We are affected by decisions today—we lose our fishery, culture, way of life.” HONOLULU (22 March 2024) Amidst mounting concerns and resounding frustration, the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council convened its 198th meeting this week, where the voices...