Clearwater secures Canada’s first MSC-certified lobster fishery
Eastern Canadian offshore lobster has become the latest addition to Clearwater Seafoods Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified offerings, joining Canadian sea scallops, Argentine scallops and Canadian coldwater shrimp.
“Lobster was our first offering when the business began over 30 years ago,” explained Clearwater CEO Ian Smith. “The variety of species offerings has grown but lobster is still the iconic species of the company and continues to set the standard in our export markets.”
The Eastern offshore fishery is the first north Atlantic lobster fishery to achieve MSC certification. Clearwater owns 100% of the offshore licenses – giving it sole right to carry and market the MSC certification.
“We’re also committed to working with the inshore fishery to commit to help achieve MSC certification,” said Smith. “That would be ideal. Our offshore catch is limited and the inshore fishery is a key component of our global lobster sales. In order for us to carry the MSC sustainability message on all our lobster offerings the inshore fishery needs to become fully certified.”
This lobster fishery becomes the 8th certified Canadian fishery and the 82nd in the world.
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