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 HD Committee Membership (USA): Prof. Keith R. Criddle and Dr. Ron Felthoven stepped down as members of the HD Committtee.
    1/28/2025 8:55:32 AM PST
  • Changes within TCODE Committee Membership (USA): Ms. Jill Prewitt stepped down as a member of the TCODE Committee.
    1/28/2025 8:54:20 AM PST
  • Changes within AP-UNDOS Membership Changes (USA): Dr. Vera Trainer stepped down as a member of the AP-UNDOS.
    1/28/2025 8:53:21 AM PST
  • New S-MPP Membership (USA): Dr. Mark Manuel is a newly appointed member of the S-MPP representing USA.
    1/27/2025 5:35:01 PM PST
  • Changes within AP-ARC Advisory Panel Membership (USA): Dr. Elizabeth A. Logerwell is a newly appointed member of the AP-ARC reprsenting USA.
    1/27/2025 5:28:56 PM PST
  • Changes within AP-NIS Advisory Panel Membership (USA): Dr. John Darling is a newly appointed member of the AP-NIS representing USA.
    1/27/2025 5:22:45 PM PST
  • Changes within WG 52 Membership (USA) Dr. Herman Garcia is a newly appointed member of the WG-52 representing USA.
    1/27/2025 5:14:07 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