''Science'', the international weekly science journal, has published online Impacts of fishing low trophic level species on marine ecosystems, a ground breaking scientific analysis.
The MSC’s current Fisheries Assessment Methodology already recognises the critical role that low trophic level species play in the ecosystem. Currently such LTL fisheries are required to have in place conservative harvest strategies that leave higher levels of biomass in the ocean than would be expected in other kinds of fisheries. The results of this breakthrough research will allow the MSC to clarify the specific expectations for these types of fisheries. This LTL guidance is currently being finalised and is expected to be introduced next month.
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