US: Ocean Wise downgrades Southeast Alaska salmon; ASC, BAP urged to expel Norwegian farms in protected areas

Published 2024년 7월 18일

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Ocean Wise has stopped recommending MSC-certified salmon fisheries from Southeast Alaska due to concerns over the impact on endangered Southern Resident killer whales and other species. Meanwhile, the U.S. Gulf of Mexico shrimp fishery has become the first to obtain Responsible Fisheries Management (RFM) certification, covering white, brown, and pink shrimp. The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) conducted a survey in Japan, finding that 69% of consumers prioritize food safety when choosing responsibly-sourced seafood, and 23.1% consider environmental sustainability the most important factor. The survey also revealed that 36.4% of consumers believe all parts of the aquaculture production chain should undergo a third-party audit.

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SeafoodSource is closely following the sustainable seafood movement by compiling a regular round-up of sector updates about sustainability initiatives and certifications.- Ocean Wise has dropped its recommendation of Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)-certified salmon fisheries from Southeast Alaska due to concerns over the incidental catch of southern Pacific salmon and the impact that bycatch has on removing a primary food source of endangered Southern Resident killer whales.The Vancouver, British Columbia, U.S.A.-based nonprofit organization strives to provide seafood buyers with recommendations to help them make “ocean-friendly buying decisions” that ensure resilient stocks, adaptive management, and limited negative impacts on other species. It offers an eco-label for use on products that receive its recommendation.Ocean Wise faulted the Southeast Alaska salmon fisheries for stock interception, bycatch, endangered species impact, and inadequate management to prevent ...

Source: Seafoodsource