Press Releases

Press Release-Fishing Prohibitions Unfair: Council Pushes for Analysis of Fishing in Marine Monuments (16 December 2025)

by wpcouncil | Dec 16, 2025 | News and Updates, Past Council and Advisory Body Meetings, Press Releases

HONOLULU (16 December 2025) The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council today took another step toward restoring sustainable commercial fishing in waters within several Pacific marine national monuments, considered pristine when they were established. The...

Press Release-SSC Calls for Day One Monument Monitoring and Clearer FKW Analysis Ahead of Council Meeting (12 December 2025)

by wpcouncil | Dec 12, 2025 | News and Updates, Past Council and Advisory Body Meetings, Press Releases

HONOLULU (12 December 2025) Thursday the Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) of the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council wrapped up a three-day virtual meeting, delivering scientific advice that will help shape decisions at the Council’s 205th...

Press Release-Scientists Deliberate Impacts of Monument Pelagic Fishing Prohibitions (09 December 2025)

by wpcouncil | Dec 9, 2025 | News and Updates, Past Council and Advisory Body Meetings, Press Releases

HONOLULU (09 December 2025) On the first day of its 158th meeting, the Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) of the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council reviewed the best available science on the potential benefits and costs of restoring commercial...

Press Release-American Samoa Secures Landmark Victory at WCPFC22, US Makes Progress on Commitments for 2026 (09 December 2025)

by wpcouncil | Dec 9, 2025 | News and Updates, Past Other Meetings and Events, Press Releases

MANILA, Philippines (09 December 2025) The 22nd Regular Session of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC22) meeting concluded Friday with a unanimous decision securing the long-term future of the South Pacific albacore fishery, a major gain for...

Press Release-SSC to Review Marine Monuments, Monitoring and False Killer Whale Science at Meeting This Week (09 December 2025)

by wpcouncil | Dec 9, 2025 | News and Updates, Press Releases, Upcoming Council and Advisory Body Meetings

HONOLULU (09 December 2025) This week’s Dec. 9–11, 2025, virtual meeting of the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) will bring together experts to review current research on Pacific fisheries, protected...

Press Release-Hawai‘i Community Consultations – Round 2 Navigating Change (23 October 2025)

by wpcouncil | Oct 23, 2025 | News and Updates, Press Releases, Upcoming Other Meetings and Events

HONOLULU (23 October 2025) Continuing to build on conversations from the April 2025 meetings, the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council and partners will host the 2nd round in a series of community consultation meetings throughout the main Hawaiian...

Press Release-Mariana Islands Community Consultation – Round 2 Navigating Change (26 September 2025)

by wpcouncil | Sep 26, 2025 | News and Updates, Press Releases, Upcoming Other Meetings and Events

HAGÅTÑA (26 September 2025) Continuing to build on conversations from the February 2025 meetings, the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council and the Pacific Islands Fisheries Group (PIFG) will host the 2nd in a series of community consultation meetings...

Press Release-WP Council Urges Stronger Standards for Marine Mammal Protection in Seafood Imports (18 September 2025)

by wpcouncil | Sep 18, 2025 | News and Updates, Past Council and Advisory Body Meetings, Press Releases

HONOLULU (18 September 2025) The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council yesterday called on NOAA to strengthen its new Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) Import Provisions, which were published in the Federal Register on Sept. 2, 2025. The Council urged...

Press Release-Council Responds to President Trump’s Mandates, Recommends Opening Monuments to Commercial Fishing (16 September 2025)

by wpcouncil | Sep 17, 2025 | News and Updates, Past Council and Advisory Body Meetings, Press Releases

HONOLULU (16 September 2025) After a long day of discussion and public comments, the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council, at its 204th meeting today, agreed to move forward allowing commercial fishing within the four marine national monuments in the...

Press Release-Scientific Committee Recommends CNMI Bottomfish Catch, Highlights Key Research Challenges for Pacific Fisheries (15 September 2025)

by wpcouncil | Sep 15, 2025 | News and Updates, Past Council and Advisory Body Meetings, Press Releases

HONOLULU (15 September 2025) The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) concluded its 157th meeting last week, providing key scientific recommendations to the Council on bottomfish management, climate impacts,...