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Recovering Green Sea Turtles prompt new dialogue on culture and sustainability
Now, as green sea turtle populations recover, the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council is advancing a conversation that many island leaders say is long overdue: what recovery could mean not only for conservation, but also for the possible return of cultural stewardship and sustainable use in the Western Pacific.
Final action taken on commercial fishing access in Pacific Marine National Monuments
After a full discussion and hearing approximately 70 written and oral public comments at its recent meeting, the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council took final action to restore commercial fishing in parts of the Pacific Islands Heritage, Rose Atoll, Marianas Trench and Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monuments.
Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council to consider restoring fishing in Pacific Marine Monuments
The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council will deliberate on two major actions at its 206th meeting next week allowing US fishermen to fish in US Pacific marine national monuments.
WestPac Council pushes for tougher standards on foreign fisheries
The council urged NOAA to apply more rigorous standards when determining whether foreign fisheries meet US requirements for protecting marine mammals and reducing bycatch, and to create a clear process for public and stakeholder input.
Science advisors discuss updates to protected species issues, strategic planning for Western Pacific fisheries
The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committee met this week to review protected species management and discuss strategic planning for fisheries in the region.
Federal fishery managers develop regulations for proposed Hawaiʻi National Marine Sanctuary
The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council will develop fishing regulations as part of the proposed Northwestern Hawaiian Islands sanctuary designation.
Scientists Support Combined Management for Uku, Review Mitigation for False Killer Whales
During the 140th meeting of the Scientific and Statistical Committee of the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council, the Committee supported the combined management of the commercial and noncommercial sectors of the main Hawaiian Islands uku fishery and reviewed mitigation tactics for endangered false killer whales.
Recommendations Planned for Sea Turtle Interactions with Hawai‘i Swordfish Fishery
National Marine Fisheries Service: The swordfish fishery is not jeopardizing the continued existence of these sea turtles and authorizes the accidental hooking and subsequent release of 21 leatherbacks and 36 loggerheads.
Fishery Council Announces Recommendations for Hawaiʻi Fisheries
After a four-day meeting last week, the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council announced their recommendations for nearshore fisheries in Hawai’i and Guam. Under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976, the council has authority over fisheries throughout Hawai’i, American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), and the US […]