Unit of certification
The unit of certification is the unit that is assessed by certifiers against the MSC environmental standard. It is defined as the fishery or fish stock (a biologically distinct unit) combined with the fishing method/gear and practice (the vessel/s) pursuing that stock. This is set at the beginning of the assessment.
The fishery: Unit of certification
The certified Danish Pelagic Producers Organisation North East Atlantic mackerel fishery is defined as:
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Species |
Mackerel (Scomber scombrus) |
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Geographical range of fishing operations |
ICES areas II, III, IV, V & VI |
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Method of capture |
Purse seine and pelagic trawl |
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Stock |
North East Atlantic Mackerel (includes Western and North Sea components) |
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Management |
The stock is managed according to EU-Norway-Faroe Islands Agreement. This agreement is implemented in Denmark under National management systems, advised by ICES. |
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Client group |
Danish Pelagic Producers Organisation |
