December 12, 2014 — “The New England groundfish fishery is well managed and we look forward to achieving MSC certification which will help us demonstrate this management success and grow markets across the United States,” said Kristian Kristensen, president of CASE.
The US Acadian redfish (Sebastes faciatus), haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus)and pollock (Pollachius virens) otter trawl fishery has entered the Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) assessment process.
The client putting this fishery forward for assessment is Cape Ann Seafood Exchange (CASE), a seafood trading business located in Gloucester, Massachusetts.
Through CASE, many licensed vessels fishing in the region connect with other companies that wish to source fish from the area.
For other participants in the fishery who would like to join the certificate, CASE has expressed interest in discussing certificate sharing arrangements according to MSC requirements.
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