Fishing Industry Must Adapt to the Profound Impacts of Climate Change
The fishing industry and governments need to urgently step up co-operation efforts to ensure the health and productivity of our oceans in the context of climate change. …
Marine Stewardship Council
MSC Invites Americans to Make a Difference During Seafood Month
During Seafood Month engaging outdoor ads in Washington, D.C., Los Angeles and Seattle will encourage Americans to follow along by choosing seafood products with the MSC blue fish to know they’re making responsible seafood decisions that ensure the availability of wild seafood for generations to come. …
North Sea Cod to Lose Sustainability Certification
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certificates for North Sea cod fisheries will be suspended after stocks dropped below the safe biological level. The suspension affects all MSC certified fisheries targeting the North Sea cod stock. …
MSC Mackerel Certificates Will Not Be Reinstated, Despite Healthy Stock
The MSC certificates for the North East Atlantic (NEA) mackerel fisheries will not be reinstated despite the latest scientific advice showing a healthy stock. The decision, which was determined by several teams of independent auditors, reflects the lack of comprehensive international agreement on quotas, threatening the long-term sustainability of the fishery. …
Atlantic Menhaden Achieves MSC Certification
Atlantic Menhaden caught by Omega Protein have been granted certification today against the Marine Stewardship Council standard for sustainable fishing. The certification comes following more than two years of detailed independent review by conformity assessment body, SAI Global, and extensive stakeholder input.
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