MSC Re-certifies Alaska's Bering Sea, Aleutian Islands and Gulf of Alaska Pollock Fishery
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [SeafoodNews] January 15, 2016
The Marine Stewardship Council has recertified Alaska's pollock fishery in the Bering Sea, Aleutian Islands and Gulf of Alaska.
Alaska pollock is the largest fishery in the US and largest to be certified sustainable in the world. The 2016 TAC is set 1.34 million metric ton annual quota for the Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands; the Gulf of Alaska Pollock quota is 257,872 metric tons, a 30% increase from the 2015. The 2016 Alaska Pollock season will begin on January 20.
“The fishery management system is known for its conservative management practices, so these quota increases indicate an exceptionally healthy Alaska Pollock fishery in the Bering Sea and Gulf of Alaska. Seafood buyers and consumers can rest assured that Alaska Pollock is one of the world’s largest and most sustainable fisheries," said Pat Shanahan, Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers.
This marks the 11th year since the MSC certfied Alaska pollock in 2005.
“We are proud to be one of the 10 fisheries globally to be certified as meeting the MSC’s rigorous sustainability standard three times. Alaska Pollock continues to earn among the highest certification scores of any fishery in the MSC program," said Jim Gilmore, At-sea Processors Association, the fishery client for the Alaska Pollock. "This re-certification reaffirms the Alaska Pollock industry’s continued leadership in responsible fishing.”
The independent assessment of the Alaska Pollock fisheries was conducted by MRAG Americas, an accredited third-party conformity assessment body.
"The MSC’s vision is for oceans to be teeming with life for future generations. Alaska Pollock has successfully created and maintained new markets, especially in the U.S. and Europe, over the past decade. We are extremely pleased to see this fishery succeed in the MSC process yet again," said Brian Perkins, MSC regional director - Americas. http://seafoodnews.com/Story/1005696/MSC-Re-certifies-Alaskas-Bering-Sea-Aleutian-Islands-and-Gulf-of-Alaska-Pollock-Fishery
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [SeafoodNews] January 15, 2016
The Marine Stewardship Council has recertified Alaska's pollock fishery in the Bering Sea, Aleutian Islands and Gulf of Alaska.
Alaska pollock is the largest fishery in the US and largest to be certified sustainable in the world. The 2016 TAC is set 1.34 million metric ton annual quota for the Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands; the Gulf of Alaska Pollock quota is 257,872 metric tons, a 30% increase from the 2015. The 2016 Alaska Pollock season will begin on January 20.
“The fishery management system is known for its conservative management practices, so these quota increases indicate an exceptionally healthy Alaska Pollock fishery in the Bering Sea and Gulf of Alaska. Seafood buyers and consumers can rest assured that Alaska Pollock is one of the world’s largest and most sustainable fisheries," said Pat Shanahan, Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers.
This marks the 11th year since the MSC certfied Alaska pollock in 2005.
“We are proud to be one of the 10 fisheries globally to be certified as meeting the MSC’s rigorous sustainability standard three times. Alaska Pollock continues to earn among the highest certification scores of any fishery in the MSC program," said Jim Gilmore, At-sea Processors Association, the fishery client for the Alaska Pollock. "This re-certification reaffirms the Alaska Pollock industry’s continued leadership in responsible fishing.”
The independent assessment of the Alaska Pollock fisheries was conducted by MRAG Americas, an accredited third-party conformity assessment body.
"The MSC’s vision is for oceans to be teeming with life for future generations. Alaska Pollock has successfully created and maintained new markets, especially in the U.S. and Europe, over the past decade. We are extremely pleased to see this fishery succeed in the MSC process yet again," said Brian Perkins, MSC regional director - Americas. http://seafoodnews.com/Story/1005696/MSC-Re-certifies-Alaskas-Bering-Sea-Aleutian-Islands-and-Gulf-of-Alaska-Pollock-Fishery
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