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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News
  • The Ocean Sciences 2026 Meeting (OSM26) will be held in Glasgow, Scotland February 22-27. Abstract submission closes August 20th – find all the details here: here.
  • Changes within AP-ECOP Membership (Canada): Ms. Andrea White stepped down as a member of the AP-ECOP Panel.
    7/15/2025 6:48:37 PM PST
  • Changes within AP-UNDOS Membership (Canada): Ms. Andrea White stepped down as a member of the AP-UNDOS Panel.
    7/15/2025 6:41:20 PM PST
  • Changes within FIS Committee Membership (USA): Dr. Steve Lindley stepped down as a FIS Committee member.
    6/19/2025 12:02:21 PM PST
  • Changes within AP-ARC Advisory Panel Membership (USA): Dr. Elizabeth A. Logerwell stepped down as an AP-ARC member.
    6/19/2025 11:44:40 AM PST
  • Changes within HD Committee Membership (China): Prof. Ling Cao is a newly appointed HD committee member replacing Dr. Yang Han.
    6/12/2025 3:26:51 PM PST
  • Changes within F&A Committee Membership (Korea): Ms. Jin Young Lim and Mr. Taehee Lee are replacing Ms. Jiin Kim and Mr. Jun Hyung Kim as F&A Committee members.
    6/11/2025 11:43:24 AM PST
  • Changes within GC Membership (USA): Dr. Evan Howell will assume the responsibilities of the U.S. National Delegate to PICES, replacing Dr. Cisco Werner.
    6/11/2025 10:42:29 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