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 Canada Pacific halibut (British Columbia) fishery is defined as:
|
Species |
Pacific halibut (Hippoglosus stenlolepis) |
|
Geographical range of fishing operations |
The Pacific waters of British Columbia, Canada. |
|
Method of capture |
Bottom hook and line gear (longline). |
|
Stock |
Pacific halibut |
|
Management |
The International Pacific Halibut Commission (since 1923). This is a joint US / Canadian Fisheries management agency. The fishery is currently managed under an IFQ System. |
|
Client group |
Pacific Halibut Management Association (PHMA) |
