The latest announcements, resources, and articles from the American Samoa Fisheries Task Force and DMWR.
Students with strong ties to American Samoa may apply for the 2026–2027 U.S. Pacific Territories Fishery Capacity-Building Scholarship offered through the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council. The application deadline has been extended to Friday, October 16, 2026.
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NOAA Fisheries, DMWR, and local fishermen from Tutuila and Manuʻa completed the first comprehensive bottomfish life history survey in American Samoa in a decade, collecting more than 900 biological samples to support species-by-species stock assessments.
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A NOAA Fisheries photo gallery follows the June 2026 bottomfish survey in American Samoa, from planning sessions with local fishermen to sampling aboard the NOAA Ship Oscar Elton Sette and returning the catch to island communities.
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The third issue of the American Samoa Advisory Panel's newsletter, American Samoa Fisheries Outlook, includes a feature on the re-established Fisheries Task Force along with coverage of the 207th Council meeting, Rose Atoll, and regional tuna negotiations.
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The Department of Marine and Wildlife Resources, in partnership with the American Samoa Community College, is accepting applications for the 2026–2027 Marine and Fisheries Scholarship Program for students in the ASCC Marine Science degree program.
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South Pacific albacore is the principal target of the American Samoa longline fishery and a cornerstone of the Territory's tuna economy. The Task Force is helping develop a coordinated American Samoa position as the WCPFC considers future management of the stock.
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The Task Force invites fishermen, businesses, and community members to share fisheries issues affecting them. Input received through the website and through DMWR helps shape the recommendations the Task Force develops for the Governor.
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The re-established American Samoa Fisheries Task Force convened for the first time on July 30, 2026. Members organized the Task Force's work around fuel and operating costs, South Pacific albacore, federal fishing access, and the Territory's small-boat fisheries.
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