HONOLULU — The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council is considering limiting the amount and type of fishing that is allowed off or around seamounts, NOAA weather buoys and private fish aggregating devices.

The council will hold a series of public meetings later this month on management alternatives for the offshore commercial pelagics fishery employing handlines and related hook-and-line gear such as shortlines and vertical longlines.

To learn about the issue and provide comments, fishermen and other interested persons are invited to participate in one of the following meetings:

• May 27, 6 to 9 p.m., Waiakea High School, 155 W. Kawili Street, Hilo

• May 28, 6 to 9 p.m., Hawaii Big Game Fishing Club, Honokohau Harbor, Kona

• May 29, 6 to 9 p.m., Pacific Ocean Producers, Pier 38, 1133 North Nimitz Hwy., Honolulu