Online Fish Council Chat: Oil, Gas, and Aquaculture Ahead
Published Date: 4/10/2026
Notice
Summary
The Pacific Fishery Management Council is holding an online meeting on April 30, 2026, to talk about ocean planning issues like oil and gas leasing and aquaculture that could affect fishing communities on the West Coast. This meeting is important for anyone involved in commercial or recreational fishing because it could lead to changes in how ocean resources are managed. The Council will share updates at their June meeting, so stay tuned for possible new rules or opportunities.
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West Coast Fishing Policy Watch
If you work in commercial or recreational fishing on the West Coast, the Pacific Council's Ad Hoc Marine Planning Committee will hold an online meeting on April 30, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Pacific Time to consider oil and gas leasing, NOAA Aquaculture Opportunity Areas, and other ocean development that may impact fishing and fishing-dependent communities. The committee will provide an informational report in the Advanced Briefing Book for the Pacific Council's June 2026 meeting.
Online Meeting Access and Accommodations
You can attend the meeting online on April 30, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Pacific Time; meeting information and the proposed agenda will be on www.pcouncil.org and technical help is available via email or at 503-820-2424. If you need sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids, request them from Mr. Hayden York at least 10 days before the meeting date.
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