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
PICES upcoming events

  • PICES-2025

    Nov 8–14, 2025, Yokohama, Japan
    Innovative Approaches and Applications to Foster Resilience in North Pacific Ecosystems (NEWS)
    Early Registration, Abstract Submission, Fin. Support Application are now closed.

  • SPF-2026

    May 4-8, 2026
    La Paz, Mexico
    Small Pelagic Fish International Symposium (NEWS)
    Registration, Abstract Submission, Fin. Sup. Application are now open.
    Deadline: October 10, 2025
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News
  • Dr. Kazuko Odate, former chief researcher at the Tohoku National Fisheries Research Institute, Japan
    July 9, 1932 - August 13, 2025

    PICES is sad to learn that Dr. Kazuko Odate recently passed away, and acknowledges her lifetime of contributions to North Pacific science.
    Dr. Kazuko Odate joined the Tohoku National Fisheries Research Institute, Japan, in 1950, when female ocean scientists were rare and she dedicated 42 years to studying zooplankton, establishing the world-renowned ODATE Collection of about 20,000 zooplankton samples. Her pioneering work revealed long-term variations in zooplankton and their links to fisheries, providing critical insight into climate impacts on marine ecosystems in the western North Pacific. Awarded a Doctor of Fisheries Science by Hokkaido University, her contributions earned international recognition, and the Odate Collection and the associated monitoring efforts by the institute won the 2022 PICES Ocean Monitoring Award (POMA). Her legacy continues to guide marine science today. We honour her memory.
  • Changes within MEQ Committee Membership (Canada): Dr. Peter Ross stepped down as an MEQ Committee member.
    9/29/2025 11:36:58 AM PST
  • Changes within CC-S Membership (USA): Dr. Hernan Garcia stepped down as a member of the S-CC Section.
    9/11/2025 1:42:54 PM PST
  • Changes within WG 52 Membership (USA) Dr. Hernan Garcia stepped down as a member of the WG-52.
    9/11/2025 1:40:36 PM PST
  • Changes within AP-ECOP Membership (USA): Dr. Erin Satterthwaite stepped down as a member of the AP-ECOP.
    9/10/2025 4:25:36 PM PST
  • Changes within TCODE Committee Membership (USA): Ms. Noriko Shoji and Dr. Erin Satterthwaite are newly apponted members of TCODE Committe replacing Dr. Hernan Garcia and representing USA.
    9/10/2025 4:23:30 PM PST
  • Changes within AP-ARC Advisory Panel Membership (USA): Ms. Kelia Axler is a newly appointed member of the AP-ARC representing USA.
    9/10/2025 4:21:15 PM PST
  • WG 54 Membership (USA) Drs. Hongsheng Bi, Robert Campbell, Thomas Kelly, David Kimmel and, Julie Keister are newly appointed members of the WG-54 representing USA.
    9/10/2025 4:16:37 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