2026-02207Notice

North Pacific Albacore United States Stakeholder Meeting; Meeting Announcement

Published Date: 2/4/2026

Notice

Summary

Hey North Pacific albacore fishers and fans! The U.S. is hosting a virtual meeting on February 18, 2026, to chat about managing albacore tuna fishing and get your input before big international talks. This could lead to new rules that might affect how much you can fish, so don’t miss the registration deadline on February 11!

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

Potential Fleet-Specific Catch Limits

The meeting will discuss translating fishing intensity into catch and/or effort limits for North Pacific albacore and the ISC's work to estimate historical fleet impacts. The ISC's estimates are intended to guide potential fleet-specific reductions if stock biomass were to fall below the threshold reference point as mandated by the harvest strategy.

Virtual Stakeholder Meeting Scheduled

You can join a U.S. stakeholder webinar about North Pacific albacore on February 18, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. PST (11 a.m. to 3 p.m. HST). If you want to attend, you must complete registration by February 11, 2026, and webinar instructions will be emailed to participants.

Electronic Logbook Update for Gear

The meeting will include a brief update on electronic logbooks for hook-and-line fishing gear. This update is intended to inform stakeholders about electronic logbook developments related to North Pacific albacore management.

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2/4/2026
2/18/2026

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