The North Pacific Marine Science Organization (PICES), an intergovernmental science organization, was established in 1992 to promote and coordinate marine research in the North Pacific and its adjacent seas. Its present members are Canada, Japan, People's Republic of China, Republic of Korea, the Russian Federation, and the United States of America. Click here to learn more about PICES through a 10 minute video from the 25th Anniversary Meeting of PICES.

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FUTURE (Forecasting and Understanding Trends, Uncertainty and Responses of North Pacific Marine Ecosystems ) is an integrative Science Program undertaken by the member nations and affiliates of PICES to understand how marine ecosystems in the North Pacific respond to climate change and human activities, to forecast ecosystem status based on a contemporary understanding of how nature functions, and to communicate new insights to its members, governments, stakeholders and the public. Click here to learn more about FUTURE and to get involved (3 min video).

Events
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  • SPF-2026

    May 4-8, 2026
    La Paz, Mexico
    Small Pelagic Fish International Symposium NEWS
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News
  • PICES was saddened to hear of the recent passing of Adi Kellermann, a frequent visitor to past PICES events as the former head of the ICES Science Programme. Adi was instrumental in developing the close collaboration between ICES and PICES, a legacy we are committed to continuing. He and PICES Deputy Executive Secretary Skip McKinnell worked together to initiate the joint ICES/PICES Early Career Scientist Conference series. “In hindsight, I found that there were people in our business that you worked with because you had to and people you worked with because you wanted to. Adi fell among the latter” S. McKinnell. More details about Adi’s significant contributions to international marine science can be found on the ICES web page here. We extend our condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.
  • Changes within MEQ Committee Membership (Korea): Dr. Tae Gyu Park is a newly appointed MEQ committee member replacing Dr. Jeong Hee Shim and representing Korea.
    2/28/2025 1:02:56 PM PST
  • Changes within HD Committee Membership (Korea): Dr. Yeajin Jung is a newly appointed HD committee member replacing Prof. Tae-Goun Kim and representing Korea.
    2/28/2025 12:48:17 PM PST
  • S-MPP Membership (Korea): Dr. Sang Hee Hong and Prof. Taewon Kim are the newly appointed S-MPP members representing Korea.
    2/10/2025 10:11:54 AM PST
  • Changes within AP-ARC Advisory Panel Membership (Korea): Drs. Hyoung Chul Shin and Hyoung Sul La are the newly appointed member of the AP-ARC representing Korea.
    2/10/2025 9:57:28 AM PST
  • Changes within AP-UNDOS Membership Changes (Korea): Prof. SungHyun Nam is replacing Dr. Sinjae Yoo as a member of the AP-UNDOS Panel.
    2/10/2025 9:45:01 AM PST
  • Changes within TCODE Committee Membership (Korea): Dr. Jae-Hyun Lim is replacing Dr. Jung No Kwon as a TCODE Committee member.
    2/10/2025 9:34:39 AM PST
  • Changes within HD Committee Membership (USA): Prof. Keith R. Criddle and Dr. Ron Felthoven stepped down as members of the HD Committtee.
    1/28/2025 8:55:32 AM PST
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Publications
PICES Special Publications (more...)
Marine Ecosystems of the North Pacific Ocean 2009–2016: Synthesis Report The Effects of Marine Debris Caused by the Great Japan Tsunami of 2011
Peer-Reviewed Journals (more...)
Scientific & Technical Reports (more...)
Other
FERRRS brochure: "Fisheries & Ecosystem Responses to Recent Regime Shifts in the North Pacific" PICES Press. Vol. 21, No. 1. Jan. 2013 FAO-2024