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First Atlantic halibut fishery achieves MSC certification
May 16, 2013
The Canadian Atlantic halibut fishery, located off the coasts of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador, has achieved MSC certification.
Hokkaido scallop fishery gains MSC certification
May 13, 2013
Japan's giant fishery the Hokkaido Federation of Fisheries Cooperative Association’s scallop fishery today gained the MSC certification.
Russian Narody Severa and Bolsheretsk salmon fishery begins MSC full assessment process
May 09, 2013
The Narody Severa and Bolsheretsk pink, chum, sockeye, and coho salmon fishery has entered into full assessment in the MSC's certification program.
Two Icelandic fisheries enter MSC assessment at once
Apr 26, 2013
Today Iceland Sustainable Fisheries ehf. (ISF) entered two of Icelands’ important fisheries into assessment for MSC certification.
Partner press release: Anova Seafood brings first MSC certified tuna from Fiji to Europe
Apr 24, 2013
MSC certified Fiji Albacore Tuna on the European stage: international seafood supplier Anova Seafood brings the first MSC labeled tuna from Fiji to Europe.
Marine Stewardship Council launches consultation on fishery standard review.
Apr 23, 2013
MSC launches public consultation on the fisheries standard review.
South African hake receives positive surveillance report
Apr 23, 2013
The annual surveillance audit for the South African hake trawl fishery has confirmed continued improvements in line with the fishery's MSC certificate
Irish Sea herring fishery enters full MSC assessment
Apr 23, 2013
The Northern Ireland Pelagic Sustainability Group has entered its Irish Sea herring fishery into MSC assessment
Newfoundland and Labrador snow crab fishery becomes 200th fishery to achieve MSC certification
Apr 18, 2013
Newfoundland and Labrador snow crab fishery becomes 200th fishery to achieve MSC certification
Norwegian herring fisheries enter re-assessment for MSC certification
Apr 17, 2013
Norway herring fisheries are seeking re-assessment under the MSC’s program for well-managed and sustainable fisheries.
