Welcome to PICES

The North Pacific Marine Science Organization (PICES), an intergovernmental scientific organization, was established in 1992 to promote and coordinate marine research in the northern North Pacific and 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. FUTURE (Forecasting and Understanding Trends, Uncertainty and Responses of North Pacific Marine Ecosystems ) is an integrative Scientific 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.

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The PICES website is undergoing some changes.. If you find errors or are experiencing other problems, please let us know right away at secretariat@pices.int. We apologize for any confusion as we work through these changes.

  • Changes within HAB-S Membership: Ms. Jennifer Martin (Canada) stepped down as a Member of S-HAB.
    10/16/2018 2:45:36 PM PST
  • Changes within WG-41 Membership: Dr. Sarah Dudas (Canada) is a new member of WG-41.
    10/16/2018 2:38:19 PM PST
  • Changes within HAB-S Membership: Dr. Mark Wells has been approved by Governing Council as a Co-Chair of S-HAB
    10/12/2018 12:30:41 PM PST
  • Changes within GC Membership: Mr. Antao Wang (China) is a new member of GC replacing Ms. Dongmei Tang.
    10/10/2018 2:49:49 PM PST
  • Changes within F&A Committee Membership: Mr. Antao Wang (China) is a new member of F&A Committee replacing Ms. Dongmei Tang.
    10/10/2018 2:48:02 PM PST
  • Changes within F&A Committee Membership: Mr. Sun Ha Kim (Korea) is a new member of F&A Committee replacing Mr. Jae-kwan Chung.
    10/9/2018 9:58:01 AM PST
  • Changes within F&A Committee Membership: Ms. Lesley MacDougall (Canada) is a new member of F&A Committee replacing Ms. Andrea White.
    10/8/2018 8:44:45 PM PST
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PICES Special Publications (more...)
Marine Ecosystems of the North Pacific Ocean 2003-2008 Guide to Best Practices for Ocean CO2 Measurements
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Scientific & Technical Reports (more...)
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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