NPFMC SSC December 2026

The North Pacific Fishery Management Council (NPFMC) Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) is scheduled to convene from November 30 through December 3, 2026, at the Egan Center in Anchorage, Alaska. The meeting will focus on scientific review of groundfish and crab stock assessments, including the review of Acceptable Biological Catch (ABC) and Overfishing Level (OFL) recommendations. Key agenda items include the review of the Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands (BSAI) and Gulf of Alaska (GOA) Groundfish Stock Assessment and Fishery Evaluation (SAFE) reports, as well as the Economic SAFE and Ecosystem Status reports. The committee will also address the North Saint Matthew Blue King Crab (NSRKC) SAFE report chapter and receive reports from the Joint Groundfish, BSAI Groundfish, and Crab and Scallop Plan Teams. Public participation is encouraged through written comments, which must be submitted between November 6 and November 27, 2026. The SSC will also accept oral testimony, both in-person and remotely via Zoom. The proceedings will be recorded and broadcast, with real-time text alerts available for attendees.