PICES Announcements

Call for Nominations for PICES Awards

PICES colleagues, please submit your nominations!
Zhu-Peterson Award (Nov 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026)
Wooster Award (Nov 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026)
POMA Award (Nov 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026)
PODA Award (Nov 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026)
Chair Award (Nov 1, 2025 - Jul 31, 2026)

Submission deadline March 31, 2026

Report of the External Review Committee

PICES Governing Council is pleased to share the report of the External Review Committee.
If you would like to provide feedback to GC please do so here.

PICES Partner Organizations Announcements

NOWPAP CEARAC newsletter featuring PICES-2025

Please see the recent NOWPAP CEARAC newsletter featuring PICES-2025

FAO Report No.723

Implementation of the FAO International Plan of Action for the Management of Fishing Capacity (IPOA-Capacity) FAO Rpt.No.723

Call for Papers

SPF-2026 Call for Papers

Presenters at SPF-2026 will have the opportunity to submit their papers (oral and poster) to special issues of two peer-reviewed journals - Marine Ecology Progress Series (MEPS) and Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Science (CJFAS).
Deadline August 1, 2026.
Details.

ICES-JMS Call for Papers

ICES-JMS Theme Set “Application of bibliometric analyses in marine science" is now open for submissions (details).
Deadline March 1, 2027. 

Job Opportunities
FAO, FISHERY OFFICER (FISHING TECHNOLOGY)

DEADLINE: 25 January 2026

FAO is recruiting a Fishery Officer (Fishing Technology) to advance sustainable fishing gears, bycatch reduction and technical innovation in fisheries at the global level.

FAO is seeking a highly experienced Fishery Officer (Fishing Technology) to lead global efforts on responsible fishing operations, with a strong focus on fishing gears, methods and technological innovation. Based at FAO headquarters in Rome, this Officer will support the development, application and dissemination of sustainable fishing gear technologies that reduce bycatch, minimize environmental impacts, improve safety and enhance efficiency across small-scale and industrial fisheries. The position offers a unique opportunity to apply hands-on expertise in fishing gear design, testing, gear marking, and gear loss prevention within international policy processes. The Officer will technically support FAO’s field projects worldwide and capacity-building initiatives—contributing directly to FAO’s Blue Transformation agenda and the implementation of the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries.

Please find the job description and related information about how to apply under the link below.

VA 2502961 - Fishery Officer (Fishing Technology), P-4, NFI (post number 0423769)