AS Herring Fisheries At Risk of Losing MSC Certification Due to Lack of International Agreement
Four Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)-certified Atlanto-Scandian herring fisheries are on the verge of losing their MSC certificates on December 30, 2020 thanks to a lack of international agreement on how to manage catch levels between different nations.
According to the MSC, the four fisheries are responsible for landing 600,000-700,000 tonnes of Atlanto-Scandian herring per year about 50% of certified herring catches annually. These herring catches are typically sold to supermarkets and fishmongers throughout Europe...
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