Maine Lobster Fishery No Longer Has MSC Certification as of W5
Fresh Common Lobster
Seafood
United States
Regulation & Compliances
Barry Qin
Published Feb 13, 2023
The Maine Boston lobster fishery no longer has MSC sustainable certification as of W5. The Maine Sustainable Certified Lobster Association (MCSLA) decided to withdraw from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification program because lobster trap ropes are considered to be a threat to wild right whales.
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