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
  • 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
  • Changes within AP-NPCOOS Advisory Panel Membership (Japan): Dr. Hikaru Homma is a newly appointed member of AP-NPCOOS representing Japan.
    12/4/2024 2:08:56 PM PST
  • Changes within AP-ECOP Membership (Japan): Ms. Yuan Lin and Mr. Toya Hirokawa are newly appointed members of AP-ECOP representing Japan.
    12/4/2024 1:56:46 PM PST
  • Changes within WG 50 Membership (Russia): Prof. Sergey Prants is a new member of the WG-50 representing Russia.
    12/2/2024 2:13:27 PM PST
  • Changes within GC Membership (Japan): Dr. Takashi Kamaishi is replacing Dr. Tetsuo Fujii as a National Delegate of Japan.
    11/29/2024 1:35:58 PM PST
  • Changes within S-MBM Membership (ex-officio): Dr. Toshihide Kitakado is appointed as an ex-officio member of S-MBM representing IWC.
    11/28/2024 2:25:36 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