Pacific Council Tackles Pelagic Fish Survey Upgrades Publicly
Published Date: 1/20/2026
Notice
Summary
The Pacific Fishery Management Council is holding a public meeting from February 24-26, 2026, to review new fishing survey methods for West Coast pelagic fish. This review helps improve how fish populations are counted but won’t change fishing rules yet. Scientists and the public can join in person or online, with final decisions expected in April 2026, affecting future fishery management and conservation efforts.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Attend in Person or Join Remotely
The Pacific Council meeting runs February 24–26, 2026, and will be held in person in La Jolla, CA, with a web broadcast that allows remote listening and public comment. You can participate online if you cannot attend in person.
REAL ID or Equivalent Needed to Visit
If you visit the NMFS Southwest Fisheries Science Center for the meeting, you must obtain a visitor badge and present a REAL ID-compliant form of identification (for example, a REAL ID state ID, passport, enhanced driver's license, or federal/military/veteran ID).
Accessibility and Interpretation Available
The meeting site is physically accessible, and sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids can be requested by contacting the listed coordinator at least 10 days before the meeting. People with disabilities can request accommodations to participate.
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