North Pacific Fishery Management Council

Managing Fisheries off the Coast of Alaska

OUR MEETINGS
OUR MEETINGS
ABOUT THE COUNCIL
ABOUT THE COUNCIL
HOW WE WORK
HOW WE WORK
HOW WE WORK
FISHERIES & ISSUES
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The North Pacific Fishery Management Council is one of eight regional councils established by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act in 1976 to manage fisheries in the 200-mile Exclusive Economic Zone.

April Council Meeting

SPOTLIGHTS

April 2025 Meeting – Virtual Only

The North Pacific Council will hold the April 2025 meeting by webconference from March 31-April 7. While originally planned to be an in-person meeting, having the April meeting virtually is a prudent… Learn More →

North Pacific Research Board Vacancies

The North Pacific Research Board is seeking to fill two seats on its Advisory Panel and three seats on its Science Panel. The deadline for receipt of all applications is Monday, March 31,… Learn More →

Sablefish MSE Stakeholder Virtual Meeting

The University of Alaska Fairbanks College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences will give presentations on management strategy evaluation (MSE) efforts and development of a tag-integrated spatially explicit sablefish assessment. Topic: Sablefish MSE… Learn More →

Council action to minimize chum salmon bycatch in the Bering Sea Pollock Fishery

February 12, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE : Contact: [email protected], [email protected], 907-271-2815 NPFMC’s press release on chum salmon bycatch in the Bering Sea pollock fishery At its February special meeting, the North Pacific Fishery… Learn More →

Nominations Open for PCFMAC/FMAC

The Council is seeking nominations for an active observer representative on both the PCFMAC and FMAC. Please submit a letter of interest to [email protected]. Deadline is March 28, 2025

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All Spotlights
CALENDAR
  • Council Meeting - Newport, OR
     Jun 2, 2025, 12:00 am — Jun 10, 2025, 11:59 pm
      Best Western Plus Agate Beach Inn, 3019 N Coast Hwy, Newport, OR 97365, USA    

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