The North Pacific Fishery Management Council is one of a handful of regional task forces that advises the federal Department of Commerce on fisheries regulations. New appointments to the council were announced last week, and some were surprised to see that Washington Governor Christine Gregoire's top choice was passed over a spot on the council.

Wesley Loy, who runs the fishing blog Deckboss, spoke with KUCB's Lauren Rosenthal about the NPFMC appointments, and how they could impact the North Pacific fisheries.