On The Hook argues that its external review sets out a route for the Marine Stewardship Council to maintain credibility and effectiveness. By AMY HAMMOND – On The Hook campaign co-ordinator Against a backdrop of notable stock collapses – and…
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) says that its UK and Ireland Market Report for 2022 demonstrates ‘continued progress’, reports Paul Scott. The report highlights the findings of the MSC’s latest consumer research, examines recent trends in certified product sales, and…
The Cornish ring-net sardine fishery has won the long-term confidence of Tesco, which last week launched a new Cornish sardine product bearing the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) label. The purpose-built modern ring-netter Asthore PZ 181 has the same name and…
Call for coastal states to work together for sustainable fishery As talks between NEAFC nations on the three shared pelagic stocks – mackerel, blue whiting and Atlanto-Scandian herring – started in London last week, parties with an interest in the…
Scottish haddock and Cornish sardine fisheries were the focus of this year’s MSC Sustainable Seafood Week, with fishermen talking about why sustainability is important to them. During Sustainable Seafood Week, which ran from 16 to 24 September and was supported…
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has launched an online map that showcases sustainable fisheries in the UK and Ireland and information about the different species, history and fishing methods. The wide range of sustainable seafood available in the UK and…
Cornish sardines, and clams and cockles from Poole Harbour, were among the sustainable fisheries celebrated by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) for their contributions to protecting ecosystems and vulnerable marine life on World Ocean Day on 8 June. Newly released data shows that in 2020, 100 improvements were made…
– Gear war off Shetland – Signs of EU compromise on fisheries deal – Fishermen ‘relieved’ – MMO defers app prosecution threat – £8.2m Covid-19 support paid out to 900 Scots vessels – Ewing calls for bigger share of…
– Spotlight on shellfish – Gove: Access and trade ‘absolutely not’ linked – Scots pelagic legend backs SNP – Navy strengthens fisheries patrol fleet – Thames cockle fishery gains MSC accreditation – Echomaster Marine to host Sonihull tech support…
MSC suspends N Sea cod eco badge. Stock below safe level, says sustainability body North Sea cod is to lose its MSC eco-label certification after scientific advice that the stock is below safe biological levels, reports Tim Oliver The MSC…
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