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The Pacific Fishery Management Council (Pacific Council) will hold an online meeting of its Ecosystem Workgroup on February 25, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Pacific Time. The meeting is open to the public and will focus on the 2024-2025 California Current Ecosystem Status Report, which will also be discussed in the March 2025 Pacific Council meeting. While non-emergency topics not listed in the agenda can be brought up, no formal actions will be taken on them unless they require emergency attention and the public is notified. Special accommodations, such as sign language interpretation, can be requested from Mr. Kris Kleinschmidt at least ten days before the meeting.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council is holding an online informational meeting on January 22, 2025. This session will help new and returning Advisory Body members understand the Council's procedures and expectations. It is purely informational, and attendees are not required to make any recommendations. The meeting details and how to join can be found on the Council's website, and special accommodations should be requested at least ten days prior to the meeting.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council will hold a two-day online meeting on January 29 and 30, 2025. The focus will be on addressing guidance from the November 2024 meeting and exploring new or updated tools for managing the Sacramento River Fall Chinook. Discussions may also cover future meetings, workload planning, and upcoming agenda items. Anyone needing special accommodations, such as sign language interpretation, should contact Mr. Kris Kleinschmidt at least 10 days in advance.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council is organizing an online meeting focused on Pacific halibut management. This meeting will take place on January 16, 2025, and the public is welcome to attend. The main goal is to prepare recommendations for the International Pacific Halibut Commission's annual meeting in Vancouver. People interested in attending should visit the Council’s website or contact Mr. Kris Kleinschmidt for details on how to join the meeting.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council is hosting an online meeting for its Coastal Pelagic Species Subcommittee on February 26, 2025. The meeting is open to the public and will cover topics like the draft update stock assessment for Pacific sardine, which will be reviewed for setting the 2025-2026 harvest specifications. Participants can join the meeting through instructions on the Pacific Council's website or seek assistance from Mr. Kris Kleinschmidt. Special accommodations are available upon request if made at least 10 days in advance.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council's Groundfish Advisory Subpanel (GAP) is planning to hold an online meeting on February 16, 2021, between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. The meeting is open to the public and will focus on discussing potential changes in fishery management, specifically regarding non-trawl rockfish conservation areas and the use of fishing gear under a specific exemption. The GAP might also consider other topics related to ecosystem or administrative matters scheduled for upcoming meetings. Individuals requiring special assistance or accommodations should reach out to Kris Kleinschmidt at least ten business days before the meeting.

The Caribbean Fishery Management Council's Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) and the Ecosystem-Based Fishery Management Technical Advisory Panel (EBFM TAP) will hold a series of public virtual meetings from February 1 to February 5, 2021. These meetings will focus on discussing and finalizing various aspects of ecosystem conceptual models, updates on the management of Spiny Lobsters, and other agenda items related to fishery management in the Caribbean. Interested parties can join the virtual sessions through Zoom or GoToMeeting, and further inquiries can be directed to Dr. Graciela García-Moliner.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council's Ad-Hoc Klamath River Fall Chinook Workgroup is holding a two-day online meeting on April 30 and May 1, 2025. The meeting will discuss guidance from a previous council meeting and work on developing a report for a June 2025 meeting. Topics include interim management measures for the Klamath River fall Chinook salmon, especially following dam removal, and planning for future tasks. The public can join online, and any special accommodations should be requested in advance.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and the Pacific Fishery Management Council are organizing an online pre-assessment workshop to review data and models for a stock assessment of yellowtail rockfish, planned for 2025. This meeting, which is public, aims to discuss the best approaches for assessing the fish stock and will occur on January 30, 2025. Workshop participants will not make management decisions but will develop recommendations for stock assessment teams. The results will later be reviewed at a meeting in Spokane, WA, in September 2025. Special accommodations are available for attendees who request them in advance.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council will hold a webinar meeting with its Groundfish Management Team on February 17, 2021, to discuss items on their March 2021 agenda. This meeting is open to the public and will focus on groundfish management and related topics. While no management decisions will be made during the webinar, it serves as a preparation for future actions. Public requests for special accommodations should be made at least 10 business days in advance.