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.

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).

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  • ANNOUNCEMENT
    Appointment of the next Executive Secretary
    The North Pacific Marine Science Organization (PICES) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Sonia Batten as the next Executive Secretary of PICES. Dr. Batten will take up the position on April 14, 2020. Sonia will replace Mr. Robin Brown, who is retiring but will continue on a part-time basis to assist Sonia in the transition.
  • New PICES/MAFF Ciguatera Project: The Detection and Human Dimension of Ciguatera Fish Poisoning in Indonesia
    2/17/2020 3:56:12 PM PST
  • New Working Group 43 Membership: Ryan Rykaczewski and Akinori Takasuka have been elected WG-43 Co-Chairs.
    2/12/2020 8:29:25 AM PST
  • New Working Group 43 Membership: Matthew Baker, Isaac Kaplan, Ryan Rykaczewski, and Noelle Bowlin are new members of WG-43 representing USA.
    2/3/2020 11:23:54 AM PST
  • New Working Group 43 Membership: Jennifer L. Boldt, Francis Juanes, and Chris Rooper are new members of WG-43 representing Canada.
    1/29/2020 8:10:42 PM PST
  • New Working Group 43 Membership: Akinori Takasuka, Sachihiko Itoh, Haruka Nishikawa, Motomitsu Takahashi, and Shinichiro Nakayama are new members of WG-43 representing Japan
    1/28/2020 1:36:09 PM PST
  • New Working Group 43 Membership: Xianshi Jin, Yongjun Tian, Zhimeng Zhuang, Fei Chai, Hui Zhang, Jianguo Du, Tao Zhang, and Kui Zhang (China); Jung Jin Kim and Sukyung Kang (Korea); Oleg N. Katugin and Toshihide Kitakado (NPFC), are new members of WG-43
    1/21/2020 7:36:36 AM PST
  • Changes within FUTURE-SSC Membership: Prof. Hanna Na is replacing Dr. Sinjae Yoo as a member of the FUTURE SSC representing Korea.
    1/20/2020 2:47:54 PM PST
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PICES Special Publications (more...)
The Effects of Marine Debris Caused by the Great Japan Tsunami of 2011 Ocean Acidification and Deoxygenation in the North Pacific Ocean
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FERRRS brochure: "Fisheries & Ecosystem Responses to Recent Regime Shifts in the North Pacific" PICES Press. Vol. 21, No. 1. Jan. 2013