U.S. Fish Advisors Dive into Pacific Ocean Stock Meeting
Published Date: 3/23/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. is holding a public online meeting on May 27, 2026, to get advice on managing fish stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean. This meeting affects fishermen, local island communities, and anyone interested in ocean conservation. It’s a chance to share ideas and help shape smart fishing rules without any cost to join.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Free Online Meeting to Advise Fisheries Policy
You can join a free public web meeting on May 27, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. HST to give advice on managing fish stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean. The meeting is intended to hear from fishermen, local island communities (American Samoa, Guam, CNMI), and conservation stakeholders about U.S. objectives before the 23rd WCPFC session.
Accessibility Accommodations Available by Deadline
The web conference is accessible to people with disabilities, and you can request sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids by May 1, 2026 by contacting the listed NMFS staff. These accommodations are provided so people with disabilities can participate in the May 27, 2026 meeting.
Document Access and Recording / Privacy Notice
If you submit contact information by May 7, 2026, NMFS will email documents to you in advance of the May 27, 2026 web conference. Participation by web conference or phone constitutes consent to audio recording, and public comments will be made publicly available, so participants are urged not to provide personally identifiable information.
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