Pacific Fish Council Schedules Routine Ocean Management Chats
Published Date: 6/16/2025
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The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council is meeting with American Samoa advisors to talk about how to better manage fishing in the western Pacific. These meetings will help decide new rules that affect local fishers and the environment. Everyone involved should keep an eye on the dates to stay in the loop and ready for any changes.
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