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
2025
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News
  • New S-MPP Membership (China): Dr. Chengjun Sun (Co-Chair), Prof. Shi Huahong, Dr. Connie Ka-yan NG, Dr. Kai Zhang - are newly appointed members representing China.
    12/19/2024 4:11:50 PM PST
  • Changes within WG 49 Membership (China) Dr. Peng Lian is a newly appointed WG-49 member representing China.
    12/19/2024 3:27:25 PM PST
  • Changes within AP-ECOP Membership (China): Dr. Peng Lian is a newly appointed AP-ECOP member replacing Dr. Edmond Sanganyado.
    12/19/2024 3:09:30 PM PST
  • New AP-ARC Membership: Canada: Andrea Niemi, Nadja Stefanie Steiner (Co-Chair); China: Zhongyong Gao, Yongjun Tian, Fang Zhang; Japan: Takafumi Hirata, Kohei Matsuno, Shigeto Nishino, Fujio Ohnishi, Sei-Ichi Saitoh (Co-Chair); USA: David Lincoln Fluharty, Kathleen Stafford
    12/19/2024 2:58:25 PM PST
  • Changes within WG 52 Membership (China) Profs. Chunhua Han and Fangfang Wan - new members of the group representing China.
    12/19/2024 2:12:34 PM PST
  • Changes within S-MBM Membership (Japan): Dr. Motohiro Ito is a newly appointed member of S-MBM representing Japan.
    12/4/2024 2:16:58 PM PST
  • Changes within AP-UNDOS Membership Changes (Japan): Dr. Naya Sena is a newly appointed member of AP-UNDOS representing Japan.
    12/4/2024 2:11:35 PM 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