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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  • Dr. Igor Shevchenko
    22.08.1954 – 16.07.2023
    It is with great regret that we announce that Dr. Igor Shevchenko passed away on July 16, 2023. He was a highly qualified professional in the field of computer science and mathematics, an intelligent and faithful colleague, and a great friend and husband.
    Igor was involved with PICES activities from 1997 to the time of his passing, after being employed by TINRO (now the Pacific Branch of the Russian Federal Institute of Fisheries and Oceanography). He represented Russia in various scientific and administrative expert groups of PICES such as the Technical Committee on Data Exchange (TCODE) where he was Chair from 2001 to 2007, Science Board, Finance and Administrative Committee, as well as serving as an adviser to the Russian National Delegates. We will certainly miss his dedication, enthusiasm and professionalism, which played a significant role in strengthening cooperation among ocean scientists from different countries within the PICES community.
  • We are sad to relay that a PICES founder, friend and colleague, Dr. Vera Alexander, passed away on May 11th. Vera’s career in marine science was lengthy and pioneering; she was the first woman to earn a doctorate at the University of Alaska, in 1965 and served as Dean of the School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences there for over 20 years. Vera was PICES Vice-Chair from 1998 to 2002 and Chair from 2002 to 2006 and provided leadership and inspiration to many. Our thoughts are with her family at this time.
  • CALL for NOMINATIONS
    PICES colleagues, please submit your nominations!
    Chair Award (Nov 1, 2022 - Jul 31, 2023)
  • WG 51 Membership (Koera): Prof. Moo Joon Lee is a new member of WG-51.
    9/13/2023 7:46:09 AM PST
  • Changes within TCODE Committee Membership (ex-officio): Dr. Toru Suzuki replaced Dr. Yutaka Michida as ex-officio representing IODE in TCODE.
    9/1/2023 4:54:42 PM PST
  • Changes within TCODE Committee Membership (Russia): It is with great regret that we announce that Dr. Igor Shevchenko passed away on July 16, 2023. Igor was involved with PICES activities from 1997 to the time of his passing, after being employed by TINRO (now the Pacific Branch of the Russian Federal Institute of Fisheries and Oceanography).
    7/28/2023 6:05:04 PM PST
  • Changes within TCODE Committee Membership (Canada): Mr. Peter Chandler stepped down as a Committee member.
    7/28/2023 6:01:05 PM PST
  • Changes within HAB-S Membership (Canada): Dr. Andrea Locke stepped down as a member of HAB Section.
    7/28/2023 5:52:44 PM PST
  • AP-UNDOS Membership (Korea): Dr. Sukyung Kang, Prof. Hanna Na, and Dr. Sinjae Yoo are newly appointed AP-UNDOS members.
    7/19/2023 10:23:05 AM PST
  • SG-DATA Membership (Korea) Mr. Cholyoung Lee is a newly appointed member of SG-DATA.
    7/19/2023 10:19:06 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
Primary 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