🎣Public Meeting on Western Pacific Fisheries Stock Assessment Review
Pacific Island Fisheries; Western Pacific Stock Assessment Review; Public Meeting
Summary
The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) and NMFS will convene a Western Pacific Stock Assessment Review (WPSAR) of a stock assessment update for the multispecies bottomfish complex in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). The review will be conducted virtually. A satellite location will be made available for the public to view the review process and Council staff will be available in-person to answer questions. See ADDRESSES for the web address to access the meeting and the location of the satellite viewing site.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The public meeting addresses stock assessment updates for bottomfish management, which directly impacts fishing businesses in the CNMI by informing management practices, catch limits, and sustainability measures. This regulatory update may influence operational costs and compliance for businesses in the fishing industry.