Updates on pelagic trawl gear and crab industry research are on the agenda for the June 1-9 meeting of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council (NPFMC) in Vancouver, Washington.
The federal fisheries board will also discuss next steps on pelagic trawl performance, a review of groundfish fishery management plan objectives and salmon bycatch genetic stock composition, plus the observer 2025 annual report from the North Pacific Fishery Monitoring Advisory Committee within the council.
Other items before the council at this meeting include the 2025 survey review of Gulf of Alaska groundfish, an initial review of Gulf of Alaska Tanner crab protection measures and final specifications on scallops…