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The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council is organizing a virtual joint meeting of its Archipelagic Plan Team and Pelagic Plan Team from January 21 to January 23, 2025. The meeting will cover various fishery management issues and will include discussions about potential improvements and future strategies for the Western Pacific fisheries. Public comments will be welcomed during designated agenda periods, and the meeting schedule is subject to change as needed to complete the discussion items. The meetings are made accessible, and participants can find more detailed information on the Council's website.

The Department of Commerce plans to submit an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) related to permits for activities involving highly migratory species, like sharks and tuna, under U.S. federal law. These permits include scientific research, exempted fishing, and display or shark research fishery permits. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) requires data to justify issuing these permits, which help in collecting marine species for public display or research that wouldn't be allowed under normal regulations. Businesses, researchers, and government agencies are expected to submit permit applications and reports as part of this process, with the authority coming from specific U.S. statutes related to marine conservation and management. The public has an opportunity to comment on this collection request through a specified website.