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Friday, July 22, 2011

Mexico's Largest Fishery Passes Sustainability Assessment

The Pacific sardine (Sardinops sagax) fishery in the Gulf of California, has been certified as meeting the MSC standard for sustainable, well-managed fisheries. After following an independent assessment.

“The certification is important because it sends a clear message that it is possible to fish in a responsible way in accordance to the FAO fishing code, by being certified we are committed to fish in a responsible, sustainable and environmentally friendly way. [...]"

Click here to read more on the subject and what this could mean for the industry in Mexico.

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