The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council is a congressionally established organization responsible for managing fisheries in the US Pacific Islands, including Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Pacific Remote Islands. They make science-based management decisions that take into account traditional knowledge and practices of local users, with the aim of benefiting island communities and the nation. With a focus on ecosystem-based fisheries management, the council develops fishery ecosystem plans, amendments, and research priorities, while also setting quotas and annual catch limits. They work to protect essential fish habitat and promote sustainable international fishing practices. Through their outreach efforts, educational resources, and community development programs, the council strives to engage and involve the fishing community in their decision-making processes.Generated from the website