Italian fishery a Friend of the Sea

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The Italian company MareVivo has achieved Friend of the Sea certification for its European hake, red mullet, musky octopus, mantis shrimp and deep-water rose shrimp.

MareVivo has achieved Friend of the Sea certification

Headquartered in southern region of Puglia, MareVivo fishes, processes and distributes seafood caught fishing in the Mediterranean Sea (FAO Area 37) for the national market.

All stocks targeted by MareVivo were found to be not overexploited and fishing activities are not carried out in protected areas. The discard rate is negligible and waste management procedures are in place in order to reduce the environmental impact of the fishery. Fishing gear meets all FoS criteria and the vessel respects the biological recovery period which corresponds to the breeding season.

The traceability system, including GPS and internet technology, ensures the traceability of the fishing and location, ensuring no mixing between certified and not-certified products occurs.

“We’re deeply engaged in protecting the marine ecosystem," said Orazio Albano of MareVivo. “Being part of Friend of the Sea further recognises MareVivo’s efforts in this sense.”