Archive 2008

A winning formula - MSC races ahead with earthdreams grant

MSC awarded £50,000 by the earthdreams fund established by the Honda Racing F1 Team.

Atlantic Deep-Sea Red Crab Fishery Enters Full Assessment for MSC Certification

The New England Red Crab Harvesters’ Association has entered the full assessment process for certification to the Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) standard for sustainable and well-managed fisheries.

Japanese MSC products reach 100

The 100th Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) eco-labeled fish product in Japanese stores is announced this week

Danes mussel-in on sustainable seafood

The Danish blue-shell mussel fishery of Limfjord will be assessed against the MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) standard [1] for sustainable fishing.

Three Swedish Fisheries apply for MSC assessment

The SPPO North Sea and Baltic herring and sprat fisheries have entered full assessment under the MSC standard for sustainable fishing.

Wegmans Food Markets begin offering the world’s first MSC-certified sustainable shrimp

Today the Marine Stewardship Council announced that the first certified sustainable shrimp product has hit the market.

Sustainable Seafood Standard makes Strategic Expansion in Scotland

International seafood ecolabel and sustainability standard, the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), has opened an office in Edinburgh

Good Housekeeping magazine honours Marine Stewardship Council for Outstanding Contribution to Food

The work of the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) was recognised at the prestigious 4th Annual Good Housekeeping Awards this week

Greenland goes green: West Greenland coldwater prawn trawl fishery aims for MSC certification

The Marine Stewardship Council is pleased to announce that the coldwater prawn trawl fishery from West Greenland is seeking certification to the MSC environmental standard for sustainable fishing.

Netherlands continue trailblazing path towards eco-labelled fish

The Dutch Fishmongers Association VNV (Verbond van de Nederlandse Visdetailhandel) has started a groundbreaking project to promote the uptake of certified sustainable seafood among its network of 750 independent fish shops

MSC and aquaculture

In November 2006 the Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) Board of Directors made a decision not to expand the scope of the organisation’s existing wild capture fisheries certification and labelling programme to encompass seafood products from aquaculture.

Whitby scampi enters assessment for MSC eco-label

North Yorkshire scampi fisheries in the southern North Sea have entered the full assessment process against the Marine Stewardship Council standard

Marine Stewardship Council receives grant from Royal Caribbean International and celebrity cruises

Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises Ocean Fund awarded The Marine Stewardship Council a £25,000 ($50,000 USD) grant at an event held yesterday in London

Mackerel fishery makes move for MSC mark

The Marine Stewardship Council is pleased to announce that the Pelagic Freezer-trawler Association North East Atlantic mackerel fishery has applied for assessment to the MSC standard for sustainable fishing

Riding the Dutch sustainable seafood wave

“Visgilde”, a Dutch fishmonger franchise with 46 shops, is today launching a campaign to introduce the MSC’s blue eco-label to its customers

Plaice fishery applies for MSC eco-label

The ‘Gebr. de Boer’ North Sea plaice twinrig fishery managed by Gebr. De Boer Holding BV has applied for assessment under the Marine Stewardship Council standard for sustainable and well managed fisheries

Norwegian herring and mackerel fisheries apply for MSC certification

Two Norwegian fisheries have applied to be assessed for certification under the Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) standard for sustainable and well-managed fisheries

South Georgia icefish fishery seeks MSC certification

A South Georgia fishery has become the 50th fishery currently undergoing public full assessment under the Marine Stewardship Council standard for sustainable and well-managed fisheries.

Queen scallops seek MSC crown

The Faroe Islands queen scallop fishery has entered full assessment under the Marine Stewardship Council standard for sustainable and well-managed fisheries

New Scottish fisheries move for eco-label

More Scottish fisheries have applied for assessment under the Marine Stewardship Council environmental standard for sustainable fishing

Celebrating a 100 fisheries milestone

Fisheries committed to demonstrating their sustainability through the Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) independent certification programme welcomed their 100th member last week.

British Columbia steps up MSC eco-labelling efforts

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is pleased to announce that the pink and chum salmon fisheries of British Columbia have applied for assessment to the MSC’s environmental standard for well managed and sustainable fisheries

MSC Board statement on aquaculture

At its June 2008 meeting held in London, the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) [1] Board of Trustees reconfirmed that it will not be expanding the scope of the MSC’s wild capture certification and labelling programme to include aquaculture productions systems.

Maatjes Sustainability Certified

The Astrid Fiske North Sea herring fishery - Sweden’s prized ‘maatjes’ herring fishery - has been certified as a sustainable and well managed fishery following a 14-month assessment by independent specialist fisheries and seafood certifier Food Certification International.

South Australian fishery gains international sustainability certification

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) recognises the Lakes and Coorong Fishery in South Australia as a sustainable fishery.

Leading sustainable seafood programme expands into Southern Africa

The MSC has opened an office in South Africa and hired new staff to implement its programme in the Southern Africa Development Community.

Sustainable Saithe Celebrates Certificate

Two of Europe’s largest fisheries were today certified as sustainable. The Norwegian North Sea saithe and Norwegian North East Arctic saithe fisheries were the first Norwegian fisheries to enter the MSC assessment process.

'Catch Our Sustainable Fish Dinners And Help Ocean Conservation', Says Bristol Zoo Gardens

A new project announced today will encourage visitors to Bristol Zoo Gardens to become marine conservation champions by putting sustainable seafood at the top of their shopping lists.

Changes to the MSC board

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is welcoming new member, Mike Boots, to its Board of Trustees, adding further expertise, balance and capacity to its non-executive leadership.

1st Scottish certifier accredited for MSC fishery certifications

Food Certification International (formerly FCI Nautilus) has been accredited by independent accreditation body, Accreditation Services International to carry out the assessment and certification of fisheries to the Marine Stewardship Council standard for sustainable and well-managed fisheries.

Historic agreement - Dutch demersal fishing fleet aims to be MSC certified by 2012

The Dutch government, Dutch fisheries industry and NGOs have made a landmark commitment to start the journey towards Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification for nearly all Dutch fisheries.

Scotland’s largest herring fishery receives MSC eco-label

The Scottish Pelagic Sustainability Group (SPSG) North Sea herring fishery has been certified as a sustainable and well-managed fishery under the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standard.

British Columbia Celebrates Commitment to Sustainable Fisheries

The provincial government commits to helping B.C.’s commercial fisheries obtain eco-certification.

‘SIMPLER, FASTER AND MORE CONSISTENT’

Today the MSC launches its new Fishery Assessment Methodology designed to improve the quality and consistency of fisheries assessments.

Alaska Department of Fish & Game Reviews Status as Client

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) is reviewing its status as the client for the MSC-certified Alaskan salmon fishery and seeking advice as they explore finding a new industry client to take on this role.

Posh Nosh Fish Dish

Four top north London restaurants come together to launch their new certified sustainable eco-friendly fish options

Reaching new heights: Global market for MSC labelled products close to $1 billion

The estimated retail value of seafood products bearing the MSC logo is now approaching $1 billion.

Canadian Sea Scallop Fishery Strives for MSC Sustainability Certification

The Eastern Canada offshore sea scallop fishery has begun its full assessment for Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification for sustainable and well-managed fisheries.

First Portuguese Fishery Seeks Sustainable Certification

The Portuguese purse seine sardine fishery has entered full assessment.

Primeira Organização de Pesca Portuguesa em busca da Certificação Sustentável

O sector da pesca do cerco português para a captura de sardinha apresentou a sua candidatura para a certificação nos termos do programa de certificação e eco-rotulagem do Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) aplicável à sustentabilidade e boa gestão da actividade piscatória.

First Irish fishery starts assessment for MSC eco-label

The north East Atlantic mackerel fishery managed by Irish Pelagic RSW and Processors Sustainability Group has entered full assessment

Lobster Fishery in Nova Scotia Begins Assessment for MSC Sustainable Seafood Certification

An additional fishery in Nova Scotia, the Eastern Canada offshore lobster fishery, has entered full assessment for certification to the Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) sustainability standard. Yesterday, the Eastern Canada offshore sea scallop fishery also entered assessment.

Manx ‘queenie’ fishery enters Marine Stewardship Council eco-label assessment

The Isle of Man queen scallop fishery has entered the full assessment process today.

Danish herring fishery enters MSC assessment

The Danish Pelagic Producers Organisation North Sea herring fishery has entered full assessment

First Canadian Fishery Earns Marine Stewardship Council Certification

One of the world’s largest coldwater shrimp fisheries, the Canadian northern prawn trawl fishery, is now certified as sustainable.

Danish prawn fishery enters assessment for MSC eco-label

The Launis Fiskekonserves A/S: Skagerrak, Kattegat and Norwegian Deeps prawn fishery has entered full assessment

Island-Based Russian Pink and Chum Salmon Fisheries Commence Assessment for MSC Certification

Two pink and chum salmon fisheries operated by J.S.C. Gidrostroy on Iturup Island, part of the Russian Kuril Islands, are entering assessment for certification to the Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) standard for sustainable and well-managed fisheries. If the fisheries are successful in passing the assessment, which is conducted by an independent third-party certifier, they will be eligible to promote their fish as MSC-certified to seafood buyers and consumers around the world.

Norwegian cod and haddock fisheries enter MSC certification

250,000 tonnes of prime codfish[1] added to the MSC programme

Russian Pollock Fishers Enter Assessment for MSC Certification

The Russian Pollack Association has entered the full assessment process for certification to the MSC global standard for sustainable and well-managed fisheries.

Начата оценка российского промысла минтая с целью получения сертификата Морского Попечительского Совета

Начат этап полной оценки промысла минтая предприятиями, входящими в состав «Ассоциации добытчиков минтая» с целью его сертификации по международным стандартам сбалансированного и хорошо управляемого рыболовства Морского Попечительского Совета (MSC). Деятельность членов «Ассоциации добытчиков минтая» будет оцениваться в двух различных районах промысла: промысел минтая в Беринговом море и промысел минтая в Охотском море.

MSC partner news release: Clipper Seafoods Purchases Alaska Frontier Company

Acquisition gives boost to eco-friendly MSC-certified cod supplies Clipper Seafoods, Ltd. announced today the acquisition of three freezer longliner vessels, bringing its fleet to a total of seven.

First MSC-certified airline in the world

Fishes and KLM will cooperate exclusively

KLM LAUNCHES PILOT PROJECT WITH SUSTAINABLE FISH

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines launched a pilot study serving sustainable fish on board its planes last weekend. Passengers in World Business Class can now choose Marine Stewardship Council-certified hake fillet from the menu.

Leading chefs put sustainability first at ‘Good Catch’ launch

Initiative provides chefs and restaurateurs tools to navigate increasingly complex seafood scene.

Kyoto Danish Seine Fishing Federation awarded Japan’s first MSC certificate

Japanese fishery is the first fishery in Asia to get certified.

Gulf of St. Lawrence northern shrimp fishery certified as sustainable

Approximately 27,000 additional metric tons of northern shrimp enters the marketplace with this MSC certification.

Certified sustainable - First fishery in Germany awarded with MSC eco-label

First fishery in Germany is awarded with MSC ecolabel.

Germany’s Baltic herring fishery enters MSC assessment

Germany’s Baltic herring fishery enters MSC assessment

Antarctic krill fishery enters Marine Stewardship Council full assessment

Aker BioMarine has entered a portion of the Antarctic krill fishery for full assessment.

Western Irish Mackerel Fishery Enters MSC assessment

The western component of the North East Atlantic mackerel fishery managed by the Irish Pelagic Sustainability Association (IPSA) has entered full assessment.

Marine Stewardship Council inaugurates Southern Africa Office

The MSC officially inaugurated its first office in Africa in at a reception in Cape Town.

Leading Sustainable Seafood Programme to Strengthen its Presence in France

MSC set to open an office in France in autumn 2009 in response to strong French demand.

Danish Pelagic Producers Organisation enters two further fisheries for MSC assessment

DPPO Atlanto-Scandian herring fishery and North East Atlantic mackerel fisheries enter full assessment.

Japanese skipjack tuna fishery enters MSC assessment

Tosakatsuo Suisan skipjack pole and line fishery enters full assessment

Dutch Fisheries Organisation gill and tangle net sole fishery enters assessment for MSC

The Dutch Fisheries Organisation's gill and tangle net fishery for Dover sole has entered full assessment for MSC certification.

Fifteen restaurant to serve MSC certified sustainable fish

The Fifteen restaurant in Amsterdam was today certified to serve Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified sustainable fish.

First MSC-Certified Independent Restaurant in U.S. Opens

Bamboo Sushi is the first independent restaurant in the US to get certified for MSC Chain of Custody.

Marine Stewardship Council elects new board member

The MSC Board of Trustees has elected Norwegian, Knut Vartdal to a new seat on the board.

Sustainable fish project expands to Swedish schools

The successful schools and foodservice project, Fish & Kids, expands into Sweden.

Maine Lobster Fishery Seeks Certification to MSC Sustainability Standard

The Maine lobster trap fishery has begun full assessment for MSC certification.

MSC Certification of Alaska Pollock

MSC reiterates fishery certified as sustainable in response to Greenpeace claims that stock is in danger of collapse.

Dutch government votes 1 million € for fishery certification

Following the announcement in June that the Dutch North Sea demersal fleet is to seek MSC certification, the Dutch parliament has today voted to amend the government’s 2009 budget to make one million euros available for fishery assessment and certification.

The MSC strengthens its team in the Asia Pacific region

The Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) Asia Pacific office welcomed a new member to its team today, Bill Holden. Mr Holden, who joins the MSC staff as the new Pacific Fisheries Manager has a commercial fishing background, extensive experience in fisheries extension work and is the director of a tuna fishing company based in the Kingdom of Tonga.