Highly migratory species
“Highly migratory species” include tuna, some shark species, and billfish—species that range widely through the ocean, often crossing international borders. These pelagic species live in the water of the open ocean, although they may spend part of their life cycle in nearshore waters.
Highly migratory species are harvested by U.S. commercial and recreational fishers and by foreign fishing fleets. Only a small fraction of the total harvest is taken within U.S. waters.
News & events
- Ad Hoc Ecosystem Workgroup to hold online meeting February 25, 2025
- CANCELLED: Coastal Pelagic Species Management Team to hold online meeting February 24, 2025
- CANCELLED: Coastal Pelagic Species Advisory Subpanel to hold online meeting February 28, 2025
- Coastal Pelagic Species Subcommittee of the Scientific and Statistical Committee to hold online meeting February 26, 2025
- Groundfish Management Team and Groudfish Advisory Subpanel to meet online February 19, 2025
- Ad Hoc Marine Planning Committee to hold online meeting January 30, 2025
- Pre-Assessment Workshop for Chilipepper Rockfish and California Quillback Rockfish to be held online January 23
- Pacific Fishery Management Council Staff to host Advisory Body Practices and Procedures Meeting, January 22, 2025
Actions in Progress
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Upcoming Council Meeting
March Council meeting
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