THE NORTH PACIFIC RESEARCH BOARD (NPRB) is seeking nominations to fill four seats on its Advisory Panel. One designated seat will represent the Gulf of Alaska Region, and three designated seats will represent the Arctic Region. Appointments are for three-year terms, with a maximum of two consecutive terms. The Advisory Panel meets twice each year for 2 days in Anchorage (April and September).
The mission of the North Pacific Research Board (NPRB) is to develop a comprehensive science program that will further understanding of the North Pacific, Bering Sea, and Arctic Ocean ecosystems, inform effective management of fisheries, and help to sustain and enhance marine resources.
Nomination materials must be received by Friday, August 1, 2025.
Read the full announcement here: https://nprb.org/nprb-seeking-nominations-for-gulf-of-alaska-and-arctic…
ADVISORY PANEL INFO
The NPRB Advisory Panel represents stakeholders, user groups, Alaska Native communities, and other interested groups and communities from the Pacific Arctic, Bering Sea-Aleutian Islands, and Gulf of Alaska. The NPRB Advisory Panel advises the Board in achieving its overall mission to improve understanding of marine ecosystems in the Gulf of Alaska, Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands, and Arctic and to inform sustainable fisheries management. NPRB Advisory Panel helps shape research and outreach programs, including identification of research priorities, program development, evaluation of communications and outreach, and review of proposals received by the Board.
The Board is committed to incorporating meaningful community involvement throughout its science program, from planning to oversight and review. The Advisory Panel has a significant advice-giving role, with active involvement in defining research questions and highlighting proposals with stakeholder relevance. To this end, nominations are sought from individuals with practical knowledge and experience specific to one or more of the large marine ecosystems in Alaska.