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 Western Australia rock lobster fishery is defined as:
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Species |
Rock Lobster (Panulirus Cygnus) |
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Geographical range of fishing operations |
Western Australia – from Bunbury (34024’S) in the south to Shark Bay (24044’S) in the north. |
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Method of capture |
Pots and traps |
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Stock |
Australian rock lobster |
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Management |
Western Australian Fishing Industry Council (WAFIC) and Western Rock Lobster Council (WRLC). Managed by Quota Management System (QMS). |
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Client group |
Western Rock Lobster Council (WRLC) |
