USA: Alaska salmon recertified to MSC standard after independent adjudicator rejects NGO concerns

Published 2024년 11월 18일

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The U.S. Alaska salmon fishery has been recertified for the fifth time by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), following the rejection of conservation group objections. This marks 25 years of the fishery's adherence to the MSC Fisheries Standard. The certification includes various types of salmon and covers seven gear types across 14 geographic areas. The Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation (AFDF) has managed the client duties for the fishery since 2010. The latest certification highlights the industry's dedication to sustainability and stewardship, as it is the first to be based on Indigenous traditions and practices.

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The salmon fishery in the U.S. state of Alaska has received recertification to the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Fisheries Standard after an independent adjudicator rejected objections from conservation groups. MSC recently announced the Alaska salmon fishery’s fifth certification, marking 25 years the fishery has been engaged with the certification standard.The Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation (AFDF) took on MSC client duties for the fishery in 2010 after the board of directors of the group voted in favor of serving as the client for the certification process. The latest certification includes Pacific salmon, coho silver salmon, Chinook salmon, sockeye salmon, pink salmon, and chum salmon. The fishery is also certified to seven different gear types across 14 geographic areas, the MSC said in a release. "The Alaska salmon fishery has been a true leader in the sustainable seafood movement with 25 years of engagement with the MSC,” MSC U.S. Program Director Nicole Condon ...

Source: Seafoodsource