Fishery Council Meets to Review Groundfish Stock Reports
Published Date: 7/25/2025
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Summary
The Pacific Fishery Management Council is holding meetings to review 2025 groundfish stock reports that affect fishermen and seafood businesses. These meetings, both in-person and online, will help decide fishing rules and keep fish populations healthy. Anyone can join or listen in, with chances to share their thoughts before final decisions are made.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Groundfish reviews may change fishing rules
If you fish commercially or run a seafood business, the Pacific Council's Scientific and Statistical Committee will review 2025 groundfish stock assessments. The Groundfish Subcommittee will meet in person and the full SSC will hold an advance virtual meeting to review recommendations, including assessments reviewed during the September Pacific Council meeting. These reviews help decide fishing rules and keep fish populations healthy, which can affect fishermen and seafood businesses.
Public can attend and comment online
Both the full Scientific and Statistical Committee and the Groundfish Subcommittee meetings reviewing 2025 groundfish stock assessments are open to the public. Meetings include an in-person session and an advance virtual meeting and will have a web broadcast that allows remote listening and public comment.
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