Longline fisheries go for certification

A Canadian swordfish longline fishery has been awarded MSC certification, and a US North Atlantic fishery has been entered into assessment. Credit: Maria Honig, WWF Responsible Fisheries Programme/Marine Photobank

The North West Atlantic Canada swordfish pelagic longline fishery has been awarded Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification, and the US North Atlantic swordfish longline and buoy gear fishery has been entered into assessment.

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