North Pacific Marine Science Organization - PICES

05/07/2026

At the SPF‑2026 ECOP Mentoring Event this week, early‑career scientists had the opportunity to connect with mentors from diverse geographic regions, research disciplines, and career paths. The event generated productive discussions and strong interest, with approximately 70 conference participants—including both mentors and mentees—attending. Mentors included members of the symposium’s organizing and scientific steering committees, plenary and invited speakers, as well as topic session and workshop conveners.

05/05/2026

Today we officially open and welcome you to SPF-2026!

The SPF 2026 International Symposium—organized by PICES, ICES, and FAO, endorsed by the UN Decade of Ocean Science, and locally hosted by CIBNOR and IPN CICIMAR—is officially underway, bringing together scientists, fisheries managers, and innovators from around the world.

This morning’s opening plenary session features keynote speakers:
• Rubén Rodríguez, CICIMAR – Instituto Politécnico Nacional
• Myron Peck, Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research
• Ryan Rykaczewski, NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service
• Nina Therkildsen, Assistant Professor, Cornell University
• Mark Dickey Collas, DickeyCollas Marine
• William Griffin, FAO

See more details on the symposium website: https://lnkd.in/eV8bGnRu

Wishing everyone a productive and engaging symposium week ahead!

05/04/2026

🌊🐟 This week at SPF‑2026 in La Paz, Mexico 🌎
Scientists and fisheries managers from around the world are gathering for the international symposium “Navigating Changes in Small Pelagic Fish and Forage Communities: Climate, Ecosystems, and Sustainable Fisheries (SPF‑2026)”.

Small pelagic fish—such as sardines, anchovies, and mackerel—account for over 30% of the global fish catch, making them essential to food security, livelihoods, and healthy marine ecosystems. Understanding how these species respond to environmental variability is critical for sustainable fisheries management.

Building on two previous symposia, SPF‑2026 provides a vital forum to share the latest science on forage fish ecology, explore links between climate and ecosystems, and translate research into better-informed decision‑making for the future of these fisheries.

Looking forward to a week of engaging discussions and new connections!

03/11/2026

Registration for PICES-2026 is officially OPEN!
Visit the PICES-2026 website for registration and meeting details:
https://tinyurl.com/PICES-2026

01/27/2026

Now available — PICES Press 2026 Winter Edition!

PICES newsletter celebrates the accomplishments and activities of PICES members, from project highlights to participation in PICES and partner symposia and events.

Read the full issue here:https://meetings.pices.int/publications/pices-press/PICES-Press-2026-Vol34No1.pdf

12/02/2025

PICES-2025 Annual Meeting Briefing is now available!

🌊 Dive into this year's Annual Meeting Briefing for a short recap of key discussions, highlights & outcomes from or recent meeting in Yokohama, Japan.

Download it here:https://meetings.pices.int/publications/Briefings/PICES-2025-Briefing.pdf

10/09/2025

🚨 SPF-2026 Deadline Extended! 🚨

OCTOBER 20th is the new deadline for early registration, abstract submissions, and financial support applications!

✅ Secure discounted registration
📝 Submit your abstract(s)
💼 Apply for financial support

See all details and info on the SPF-2026 website: http://www.pices.int/smallpelagics2026

09/25/2025

There is just less than 24 hours until “Presentation Skills for Ocean Scientists” online training - registration is still open!

🔗 Register here: bit.ly/4pigoM5

🗓️One session in your corresponding time zone:
Sept 25 @ 5-6:30 pm PDT (Vancouver, Canada)
Sept 25 @ 8-9:30 pm EST (Toronto, Canada)
Sept 26 @ 9-10:30 am JST (Tokyo, Japan)

09/15/2025

🌊Interested in mentorship at PICES-2025? Open to students, ECOPs, and scientists of all levels! Opportunities are designed to help mentees learn to get the most value out of their experiences during PICES 2025. Mentees will be matched with mentors who will provide guidance on navigating the meeting and introduce them to other scientists

To become a mentor or mentee, fill out the form by October 4th: https://tinyurl.com/mentor2025

🤝Contact AP-ECOP co-chairs for more info: https://tinyurl.com/AP-ECOP

Winter 2025, Vol. 33, No. 1, pp. 41-46 2024 International Open Science Training: An Ocean Decade-Endorsed Activity Co-led by PICES Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOPs) Summer 2024, Vol. 32, No. 2, pp. 14-17 PICES at The Barcelona Conference of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Devel...

09/14/2025

🌊Online training opportunity: Presentation Skills for Ocean Scientists!

Please join us to enhance your science communication skills in interdisciplinary and international settings. Open to all ocean scientists.

🗓️ Sept 25, 5-6:30 pm (PDT)
🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/4pigoM5