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World’s largest wild scallop fishery enters MSC full assessment process
15 March 2010
The U.S. Atlantic sea scallop dredge fishery has entered full assessment for the internationally recognized MSC standard for sustainable fishing
First French fishery awarded MSC sustainability certification
15 March 2010
EURONOR, the French saithe fishery, based in Boulogne-sur-Mer, has just been awarded the MSC certificate for sustainable and well-managed fisheries following a 13-month assessment.
Southeast U.S. North Atlantic swordfish fishery enters MSC full assessment process
12 March 2010
The Southeast U.S. North Atlantic swordfish (Xiphias gladius) pelagic longline and handgear buoy line fishery represented by Day Boat Seafood LLC is entering full assessment in the Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) certification program for sustainable and well-managed fisheries.
Southern Red King crab fishery seeks MSC certification
11 March 2010
The Southern Red King crab bottom trap pot fishery operating within the Federal Waters of the Argentine Economic Exclusive Zone entered full assessment to be considered for MSC certification.
First Faroese herring fishery awarded MSC certification
02 March 2010
Smooth assessment brings Faroese Atlanto-Scandian herring fishery on board to MSC programme
Focus on MSC as Alvin's Guide to Good Business goes to Japan
26 February 2010
Alvin Hall joins Rupert Howes and the fishers and retailers who are transforming the world's seafood markets on a voyage of discovery in BBC documentary.
Historic announcement by Parties to the Nauru Agreement to enter 40% of their skipjack tuna fishery into MSC full assessment
25 February 2010
The MSC welcomes the decision by the Parties to the Nauru Agreement to proceed with the full assessment of 40% of their skipjack tuna fishery.
AFDF to serve as new client managing MSC certification for Alaska salmon
20 February 2010
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has been informed by the Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation (AFDF) that the AFDF board voted today in favor of AFDF serving as the client for the purpose of maintaining MSC certification for the entire Alaska salmon fishery.
Two Pacific cod fisheries gain MSC certification
29 January 2010
Two Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus) fisheries, one located in the Gulf of Alaska and the other in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands, have earned MSC certification having been independently assessed and found to be sustainable and well managed.
Dutch blue shell suspended culture mussel producers seek MSC certification
26 January 2010
The Dutch Association of Suspended Mussel Culture Farmers has entered full assessment for the internationally recognized MSC standard for sustainable fishing
