"Size at maturity and spawning season were estimated for several species two Parupeneus goatfish species and five Kyphosid chub species, and the wet mount technique was compared to histology for microscopic assignment of maturity and oocyte stage. Fishes ...

"From February 1-2, 2023, Pacific Islands Managed and Protected Area Community (PIMPAC) members gathered in Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia, to draft PIMPAC strategic plan components for the next 3-5 years. The plan development was designed to add...

"This a tool to measure regulated species that you catch in Hawai'i, and to provide minimum sizes, seasons, bag limits, and other regulatory information about the species. Use the photos to identify what you caught, then measure it (fish sizes are in fork...

"Many Micronesian communities and governments are now looking for ways to integrate better fisheries management approaches into policy, planning, and spatial management design. While foundational science and stock assessments have become more prevalent ac...

"The Hawai'i Fisheries Extension Agent (HFEA) acts as the bridge between local fishers, scientists, and resource managers. The primary goal is to build and foster positive personal relationships with individuals and key stakeholders in the fishing communi...

"The Hawai'i Fisheries Extension Agent (HFEA) acts as a liaison between the fishing community and scientists and resource managers. The HFEA is a source of accurate and neutral information regarding local fisheries science and management while building an...

"The Hawai'i Fisheries Extension Program (HFEP) focuses on enhancing the conservation of coral reef habitat in Hawai'i and is critical for advancing fishery management actions. The Hawai'i Fisheries Extension Agent (HFEA), Alex Filardo, uses a variety of ...

"While much research has been conducted on Guams coastal fisheries over the years, there has been less work dedicated to conducting fish population assessment that can be used to generate species-based management policies. The present project aims to prov...

The Habitat Conservation Division goal is to conserve, protect, and restore marine habitat and coastal ecosystems in the Pacific Islands Region.

"In support of the Directors of American Samoa's Department of Marine and Wildlife Resources (DMWR) and Guam's Department of Agriculture (DoAg), projection modeling was conducted to inform sustainable management of coral reef fishes. Projection modeling u...