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NOAA NMFS Virtual Stakeholder Meeting on North Pacific Swordfish Management

NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is convening a virtual stakeholder meeting focused on North Pacific swordfish fisheries management. - Government buyer: - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) - OEMs and vendors: - Only NOAA/NMFS is referenced; no commercial OEMs or vendors are involved - Products/services requested: - No products or services are being procured - Unique or notable requirements: - The meeting is intended to gather stakeholder input for international fisheries management discussions - Topics include management objectives, harvest strategy metrics, candidate reference points, and harvest control rules - Registration is required; accessibility accommodations are available upon request

Description

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) announces a virtual stakeholder meeting scheduled for April 22, 2026, to discuss management of North Pacific swordfish (NP SWO) fisheries. The meeting aims to gather stakeholder input and prepare for discussions at the 2026 Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission Northern Committee meeting. Topics include management objectives, metrics for harvest strategies, reference points, and harvest control rules. Registration is required by April 15, 2026.

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