“Building a clear understanding of the North Pacific, Bering Sea, and Arctic Ocean

“Building a clear understanding of the North Pacific, Bering Sea, and Arctic Ocean ecosystems that enables effective management and sustainable use of marine resources.” March 4, 2021 The North Pacific Research Board Seeks Nominations for Fishing Industry Representative Deadline: Thursday, April 15, 2021 The North Pacific Research Board is seeking nominations to fill the twentieth seat on the boar. [...] The fishing industry seat is nominated by the Board and subject to approval and appointment by the Secretary of Commerce. [...] NPRB promotes a comprehensive science program of the highest caliber to provide a better understanding of the North Pacific, Bering Sea, and Arctic Ocean ecosystems and their fisheries. [...] Enabling legislation defines the membership of NPRB to include ten ex-officio members representing various agencies and organizations, nine members that are nominated by the governors of the states of Alaska, Washington, and Oregon, and the twentieth member who is nominated by the Board itself and is appointed by the Secretary of Commerce. [...] In the annual round of activities, board members determine the content and amount of funding available for annual requests for proposals (RFPs) as well as design and select integrated ecosystem research programs, long-term monitoring programs, and graduate student research awards.