A Commitment to Ocean Health
While Pacific Seafood is known for its leading aquaculture practices, its work in wild fisheries is equally deserving of praise. Through long-standing partnerships with the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and NOAA, Pacific is helping to ensure that the U.S. seafood supply remains both plentiful and sustainable.
What is MSC Certification?
MSC is the gold standard for wild-capture fisheries certification. To qualify, fisheries must meet rigorous benchmarks for:
- Sustainable fish stock management
- Minimal environmental impact
- Effective oversight and traceability
Pacific works with MSC-certified fisheries and directly supports fisheries improvement projects (FIPs) aimed at helping more U.S. stocks achieve certification.
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