Spike in Mortalities Prompts Voluntary Suspension of MSC Certification for NL's 3Ps Cod Stock
SEAFOODNEWS.COM by Michael Ramsingh - May 17, 2017
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification for the 3Ps cod fishery in Newfoundland has been voluntarily suspended by the certificate holders. A recent spike in mortalities prompted the suspension and efforts are underway to identify the cause so the fishery can get the certification reinstated.
Newfoundland’s 3Ps cod fishery completed its MSC assessment in February 2016. At the time certification was recommended for the major fishery gear types for both inshore and offshore cod...
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