Feb. 19, 2010 (Seattle, WA)—The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has been informed by the Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation (AFDF) that the AFDF board voted today in favor of AFDF serving as the client for the purpose of maintaining MSC certification for the entire Alaska salmon fishery.  AFDF will immediately begin work with an independent certifier […]

Feb. 10, 2010 From: Dr Lubchenco It gives me great pleasure to announce Eric Schwaab as the new assistant administrator for fisheries, starting Feb. 16.  We are excited to have someone with Eric’s experience and proven leadership to bring a fresh perspective to the management of NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service.  Eric will lead NOAA’s […]

The official Press Release from IPHC is now available on line at: http://www.iphc.washington.edu/halcom/newsrel/2010/nr20100201.htm The press release includes actions on all regulatory proposals and other actions taken. Note the comments under other actions regarding the charter fleet.