July 27, 2026 — The following was released by the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council:
The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council and the Pacific Islands Fisheries Group will host a public meeting Aug. 7, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Guam Museum Art Cafe. The meeting is the latest in a series of gatherings that invite fishers, community members and local leaders to share their knowledge, concerns and experiences regarding Guam’s changing fisheries and ocean resources.
The meeting will provide an update on what was heard from fishing communities in 2025, highlight recent actions taken in response to those concerns, share outcomes from a shark workshop held in February 2026, and outline opportunities for continued community engagement this year.
Participants will also take part in hands-on activities, including FishMaps, a community mapping exercise that helps document important fishing areas, access points and local knowledge shared by fishers. The meeting will also gather fisher observations on changing conditions and emerging needs to help guide future planning and decision-making.
To learn more, visit: Council community consultation effort overview
The Council’s Guam Advisory Panel will also hold a public meeting Aug. 8, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Council office, with an option to join virtually via Webex. Discussion topics include commercial fishing management in the Marianas Trench Marine National Monument, Guam and Malesso community fishery discussions, and 2026 strategic planning.
The Advisory Panel advises the Council on fishery management issues, provides input to the Council regarding fishery management planning efforts, and advises the Council on the content and likely effects of management plans, amendments and management measures.
Meeting Schedule:
Date: August 7, 2026 (Friday) (ChST)
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Guam Museum, Art Cafe, 193 Chalan Santo Papa Juan Pablo Dos, Hagåtña
Date: August 8, 2026 (Saturday) (ChST)
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Council Office, Cliff Pointe, 304 W. O’Brien Drive, Hagåtña
For more information, please contact Felix Reyes-GU (felix.reyes@wpcouncil.org), Zach Yamada (zach.yamada@wpcouncil.org) or Laurina Sebaklim (laurinaann@gmail.com, www.fishtoday.org/pacific-islands-voices).