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Canadian sablefish fishery gains MSC certification.
The Canadian sablefish (Anoplopoma fimbria) fishery operating within the Canadian Pacific Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) off the coast of British Columbia (B.C.) has earned Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification following independent assessment to the MSC standard for sustainable, well-managed fisheries.
Date: 30-07-2010
MSC to strengthen fisheries assessment guidance on low trophic level fisheries
New, detailed guidance on assessing sustainable stock levels and harvest strategies for low trophic level fisheries will be developed by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) following an expert scientific Working Group’ s recommendations for changes to the MSC Fisheries Assessment Methodology (FAM).
Date: 29-07-2010
Irish Polyvalent mackerel fishery wins MSC certificate.
The Irish Pelagic Sustainability Association (ISPA) western mackerel fishery has been certified as sustainable following a 19 month MSC assessment.
Date: 28-07-2010
Crown Estate
Scottish Ministers are seeking the UK Government's support to make the Crown Estate more accountable and ensure Scotland benefits to the full from its plentiful natural resources.
Date: 27-07-2010 |
