Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)’s Post

🌊 Celebrating World Fisheries Day 🌍 At American Tuna Inc., we proudly join the global community in recognizing #worldfisheriesday, a moment to reflect on the critical importance of our oceans and the livelihoods they sustain. Today, we are reminded of our commitment to creating a positive impact in the following areas: 1️⃣ Sustainable Fisheries: By sourcing only pole-and-line caught tuna, we ensure the long-term health of fish stocks and ecosystems. This selective, low-impact method aligns with our mission to protect marine biodiversity for future generations. 2️⃣ Empowering Small-Scale Fishing Communities: We support small-scale fishers, providing market opportunities and contributing to local economies of coastal communities. Supporting their work means supporting the cultural and environmental stewards of our oceans. 3️⃣ Improving Working Conditions: At the heart of our mission is respect for human rights. We advocate for ethical labor practices throughout our supply chain, ensuring that those who bring seafood to our tables are treated with dignity and fairness. 4️⃣ Fighting IUU Fishing: Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing threatens the integrity of our oceans. Through rigorous traceability, we remain vigilant in preventing IUU in our own supply chain and eliminating IUU practices from the seafood industry. As we celebrate today, we’re reminded that sustainable fisheries are not just about the fish; they’re about people, communities, and the planet. Together, let’s continue to make waves of change. 🌊 The image below shows skipjack tuna fishing in the Maldives. #WorldFisheriesDay #Sustainability #AmericanTuna #SmallScaleFisheries #OceanConservation #EthicalFishing

When entities like Seafood Watch quietly settle lawsuits to silence their loudest critics while doubling down on brinkmanship to defend indefensible actions, everyone should pay close attention. The lobster industry is a cornerstone of Maine’s coastal economy, contributing over $1 billion annually and serving as a cultural icon that attracts tourists to coastal communities. It provides decent jobs and a safeguard against poverty for thousands of hardworking families. Yet, since 2020, under immoral and illogical pressure from misguided billionaires who believe they have the right to privatize and control federal resources meant to benefit the many, this industry has suffered a staggering loss of $261 million in annual recurring revenue. The Red Listing of the American lobster fishery is not based on achieving any genuine conservation objectives. Instead, it has inflicted significant harm on a sustainable, heritage fishery that was already facing challenges. Major U.S. retailers like Whole Foods Market have suspended distribution of responsibly caught American lobster. Irresponsible and reckless “activism” by Seafood Watch, compounded by the inadequacies of standards and market manipulation by Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and its troupe of bad actors has failed to protect science from the undue influence of special moneyed interests, politics, and misguided agendas. We have absolutely no way of knowing if the same individuals who write policy papers on fisheries management—without disclosing their private investments in kelp as a lobster replacement—are not also the ones suing the Department of Commerce with frivolous lawsuits designed to manipulate kangaroo and unaccountable “standards” that retailers should not rely on in the first place. Meanwhile, Seafood Watch also endorses environmentally damaging Russian-caught pollock reprocessed with Uyghur Muslim slave labor in China. What on earth is going on? Private organizations with little regard for the public good should not wield this much power. Those who are committed to a healthy America—one that values both the environment and its people—must reevaluate their relationship with these entities. While a growing contingent of changemakers continues to put their names, businesses, and families on the line for advocacy, Seafood Watch hides behind the $7.1 billion The David and Lucile Packard Foundation endowment. They bully small-scale operators, condescend legitimate inquiry (see the comments), disrespect human rights, and undermine decent employment, culture, and community—all while avoiding accountability. Enough. Ban these schemes. #decentwork #humanrights #decency #sustainabledevelopment #sustainableseafood #accountability Federal Trade Commission Department of Justice

🌊 Happy World Fisheries Day! 🎣 Today, we celebrate the vital role fisheries play in ensuring food security, creating livelihoods, and preserving marine ecosystems. 🌍 South Africa’s coastal communities thrive on these resources, making sustainable fishing practices essential for our future. 🐠Why World Fisheries Day Matters:🐡 • Food Security: 🐟 Over 3 billion people worldwide rely on seafood as their primary source of protein. • Economic Contribution: 🐟 Fisheries support millions of jobs, particularly in coastal regions like ours. • Ecosystem Balance: 🐟 Healthy oceans mean sustainable fisheries, which are critical for biodiversity. 🐡How You Can Help:🐠 • Choose sustainably sourced seafood (look for the MSC or SASSI green labels). • Reduce plastic waste to protect marine habitats. • Support initiatives promoting ethical and eco-friendly fishing. Let’s work together to protect our oceans and empower communities dependent on them. 🌊 What are your favorite ways to support sustainable fishing? Share below! #WorldFisheriesDay #Sustainability #HealthyOceans #MarineConservation

🎣World Fisheries Day – Supporting Sustainable, Small-Scale Fisheries On this World Fisheries Day, let's back the global trend to protect our oceans and uplift small-scale fishing communities around the world. This day highlights the importance of sustainable fishing practices that not only preserve marine life but also support local economies and cultural heritage. Why It Matters: Small-scale fishers, using traditional “one-by-one” methods, exemplify sustainable fishing by catching one fish at a time. This practice helps: 🌱 Preserve Biodiversity by reducing bycatch and plastic pollution. 💼 Support Coastal Communities through local income and job creation. 🌍 Promote Responsible Sourcing for a healthier ocean ecosystem. From the pristine waters of the Maldives to the Atlantic shores of Canada, these artisanal fisheries are paving the way for a more responsible and equitable tuna industry. As advocates for ethical and sustainable sourcing, we encourage everyone to support these fisheries and consider the impact of their seafood choices. Together, we can build a future where fishing aligns with nature, ensuring a thriving ocean and sustainable livelihoods for coastal communities worldwide. 🌏 #WorldFisheriesDay #SustainableFishing #KingSizeRecycling

🦐 It's Sustainable Seafood Week! 🦐 This week we’ll be highlighting WA fisheries that supply us with world-class, sustainable seafood. The Exmouth Gulf and Shark Bay Prawn Fisheries are the two most valuable prawn fisheries in WA. They catch Tiger, King, Endeavour & Banana Prawns using sustainable, low opening, otter prawn trawl systems. In these regions of ecological importance, the prawn boats are only allowed to fish in certain areas to protect sensitive habitats, with the majority of fishing taking place on sandy seafloors. The WA Department of Fisheries Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) also conducts pre-season surveys to gauge catch predictions while checking the overall health of the prawn populations. These sustainable practices coupled with seasonal restrictions and catch limits all lead to healthier prawn populations in Exmouth and Shark Bay waters. In 2015, with the help of a $14.5 million WA Government program, the Exmouth Gulf and Shark Bay Prawn Fisheries obtained MSC certification; a 3rd party, independent sustainability accreditation that lets chefs and consumers know their seafood is sustainably sourced. 📸 Correia Fishing Co. Western Australian Fishing Industry Council (WAFIC) #sustainableseafoodweek

#WorldFisheriesDay serves as a reminder that sustainable fishing practices around the world help to protect our ocean and the livelihoods that depend on it. One way to support sustainable fisheries is by using our new sardine, anchovy, and herring guide. These small fish play a crucial role in the ocean's food web as they are a primary food source for many larger fish species. By choosing seafood from environmentally sustainable fisheries, you can make a positive impact toward preserving marine resources for future generations. Get this easy-to-use guide at https://lnkd.in/gVpKavdb. Here are a few top tips to get you started: 🐟 Buy sardines caught in Japan or Morocco. 🐟 Buy anchovies caught in Chile, Morocco, or Peru. 🐟 Buy lake herring (a.k.a. cisco) caught in Lake Superior. 🐟 Buy Pacific herring caught in Canada. 🐟 Buy sardines, anchovies, and herring certified by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC). 🐟 Avoid sardines and anchovies caught in France, Portugal, or Spain unless you confirm they’re from a yellow-rated source (scroll down for more information). 🐟 Avoid sardines and anchovies caught in the Mediterranean region.

🌊 Happy World Tuna Day! 🐟 I'm always amazed at how even the largest marine animals can move with grace and speed through their element. Tuna are especially impressive, with a specialized body shape that makes them one of the fastest fish in the ocean. Others, such as the Pacific bluefin, can weigh up to half a ton and swim great distances, migrating between continents. Some larger tunas are apex predators, playing a critical role in the ocean's ecosystems. However, high demand for tuna, driven by its nutritional value in fresh, frozen, or canned forms, has led to unsustainable fishing practices. For seven of the main tuna species, more than 30% are fished at unsustainable levels, driving a significant biodiversity loss due to bycatch of other marine life. Additionally, high mercury levels in these fish pose health risks to humans. It's crucial to address the $22 billion in harmful fisheries subsidies provided annually by governments. These subsidies not only contribute to overfishing and illegal fishing—which carry significant human rights implications—but also make it difficult for smaller local fisheries to compete. Addressing these global issues requires stringent regulations for industrial fishing fleets to ensure sustainability for both the ocean and the people who rely on it. I have been pleased to play my part in supporting the World Trade Organization's Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, which prohibits these harmful subsidies and marks a significant step forward for ocean sustainability. I hope many more countries will ratify this important agreement so it can enter into force, making the blue economy more sustainable and ensuring that communities around the world that rely on fish as their primary source of protein can continue to do so for generations to come. World Trade Organization Global Fishing Watch The Pew Charitable Trusts Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch MigraMar #WorldTunaDay #ocean #marinelife #nature #conservation #marineprotection #natureconservation #biodiversity #StopFundingOverfishing

🌊🍽️ 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟑: 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 🍽️🌊 This week, we’re diving into the vital role sustainable fisheries play in maintaining healthy ocean ecosystems. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 Sustainable fisheries are essential for preserving marine life, supporting coastal communities, and ensuring the availability of seafood for future generations. Overfishing, bycatch, and destructive fishing practices threaten ocean health and biodiversity. Sustainable fisheries aim to balance the demand for seafood with the need to protect marine environments. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞 -𝐐𝐮𝐨𝐭𝐚 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬: Limits on the amount of fish that can be caught, ensuring populations remain healthy. -𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐆𝐞𝐚𝐫: Fishing gear designed to minimize bycatch and reduce habitat damage. -𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬 (𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐬): Zones where fishing is restricted or prohibited to allow ecosystems to recover. -𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Limits on fishing during breeding seasons to help fish populations regenerate. 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 Sustainable fisheries offer numerous benefits, including biodiversity conservation by protecting diverse marine species and their habitats, economic stability for fishing communities through the assurance of long-term fish stocks, and healthier ecosystems by maintaining balanced food webs and resilient marine environments. Real-world examples include the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification, which endorses fisheries meeting rigorous sustainability standards, and community-managed fisheries, where coastal communities worldwide adopt sustainable practices to manage their local fish stocks effectively. 𝐓𝐢𝐩: Choose Sustainably Sourced Seafood (Look for labels like MSC, ASC, or Fair Trade Certified). Join us next week as we continue our journey through ocean conservation and careers. Together, we can make a positive impact on our oceans and ensure their health for future generations. 🌍🌊 #SustainableFisheries #OceanConservation #HealthyOceans #LadyshipRoundtable 🌟

🌊🍽️ Week 3: Sustainable Fisheries and Their Role in Ocean Health 🍽️🌊 Explore how sustainable fisheries preserve marine life, support coastal communities, and ensure seafood sustainability. Practices include quota systems, selective gear to reduce bycatch, and marine protected areas. Benefits include biodiversity conservation, economic stability, and resilient marine ecosystems. Choose sustainably sourced seafood for a healthier ocean! 🌍🌊 #SustainableFisheries #OceanConservation #HealthyOceans #LadyshipRoundtable 🌟

🌊 World Fisheries Day: A Moment to Reflect and Act 🐟 Every year on November 21, we celebrate World Fisheries Day to honour fisheries' vital role in providing food, jobs, and a balanced ecosystem. It’s a day to recognize the contributions of millions of fishers worldwide while addressing the pressing need for sustainable practices. Why it matters: 🌍 Over 3 billion people rely on fish for essential nutrition. ⚓ Fisheries support the livelihoods of more than 120 million people globally. 🐠 However, overfishing and unsustainable methods threaten marine biodiversity and the future of our oceans. What can we do? ✅ Support certified sustainable fisheries. ✅ Choose responsibly sourced seafood. ✅ Reduce plastic waste to protect marine habitats. ✅ Advocate for better fishing regulations and practices. Let’s unite to ensure a thriving future for our oceans and the communities that depend on them. Every action counts! 🌊✨ #WorldFisheriesDay #SustainableFisheries #ProtectOurOceans #friendofthesea