Coastal pelagic species
Coastal pelagic species managed by the Pacific Council include northern anchovy, market squid, Pacific sardine, Pacific mackerel, and jack mackerel. Harvesters mainly use purse seine gear, although other types of net gear (drum seines, lampara nets, and dip nets) are sometimes used.
News & events
- Now Accepting Applications for a Fisheries Economist position at the Pacific Fishery Management Council
- Salmon Technical Team work session February 20-23, 2024
- Salmon Technical Team work session January 16-19, 2024
- Groundfish Management Team work session January 29-February 2, 2024
- Coastal Pelagic Species Management Team and Advisory Subpanel and Ecosystem Workgroup to hold online meeting January 22, 2024
- Coastal Pelagic Species Management Team to hold online meeting January 11, 2024
- Pacific Halibut Area 2A online meeting January 2, 2024
- Ad Hoc Klamath River Fall Chinook Workgroup to hold online meeting December 12 and 14, 2023
Actions in progress
- Amendment 32: Non-trawl area management measures
- Groundfish FMP Amendment 31
- Groundfish FMP Amendment 30 and the 2022-23 Groundfish Harvest Specifications and Management Measures
- Groundfish FMP Amendment 29 and the 2021-22 Groundfish Harvest Specifications and Management Measures
- Pacific Whiting Utilization in the At-Sea Sectors
- “Housekeeping” FMP Amendment
- Climate-Informed Fisheries Management Initiative
- Optimum Yield Factors Initiative
- Assess Flexibility in Fisheries Management Process Initiative
- Developing Indicators to Assess Progress Towards FEP Goals and Objectives Initiative
Upcoming Council Meeting
March Council meeting
Various
The Council contracts with hotels two to three years in advance.
Contacts
Jessi Doerpinghaus
503-820-2415
jessi.doerpinghaus@noaa.gov