This means that clams from this fishery can continue to carry the blue MSC label, it was first certified in 2009.<\/p>\n
Patrick Caleo, regional director, MSC Asia Pacific, said: \u201cThe Ben Tre clam fishery was the first small scale fishery in Southeast Asia to achieve MSC certification in 2009.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are thrilled to see the co-operatives achieve recertification and continue creating positive impacts on the Ben Tre Province ecosystems and gain recognition in domestic and international markets.\u201d<\/p>\n
At the fishery, which is located 65km off the coastline, the clams are collected by hand, with the aid of a rake.<\/p>\n
This selective, low-impact fishing method ensures minimal disturbance to sand flat communities where the clams can be found and ensures no bycatch of any other species.<\/p>\n
A team of experts from ME Certification Limited (MEC) evaluated the fishery against the principles of the MSC Fisheries Standard. These are; the health of the stock, the impact of fishing on the marine environment, and the management of the fishery. They concluded that the fishery remains sustainable.<\/p>\n
Mr Caleo added: \u201cThe recertification of the Ben Tre Hand Gathered Clam fishery provides independent assurance that this fishery remains amongst the best managed and most sustainable fisheries in the world.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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