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
- Now Accepting Applications for a Staff Officer position at the Pacific Fishery Management Council
- Now Accepting Applications for a Fisheries Economist position at the Pacific Fishery Management Council
- Ad Hoc Ecosystem Workgroup to hold online meeting May 24, 2024
- April 2024 Decision Summary Document
- Pacific Fishery Management Council Adopts 2024 West Coast Ocean Salmon Seasons (Press Release and Tables)
- Preliminary DRAFT April 2024 Motions in Writing
- Fast Facts
- Ad Hoc Marine Planning Committee to hold online meeting April 18, 2024
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
Upcoming Council Meeting
June Council meeting
San Diego, CA
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley 7450 Hazard Center Drive - San Diego, CA 92108 Phone: 619-297-5466