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Criteria for a good catch: A conceptual framework to guide sourcing of sustainable salmon fisheries

Published on 2018 04 17 | by Raincoast | in Salmon, Scientific Literature

FACETS, Canadian Science Publishing, Patagonia Provisions, University of Montana and Raincoast: salmon research.

The proposed new framework for identifying sustainably harvested salmon suggests that individual retailers develop criteria (or adopt others) that comply with this place-based foundation. Patagonia Provisions is one retailer requesting this high standard of certification because their customers want higher standards than are currently available…

Raising the bar on fisheries certification and sustainably harvested salmon

Published on | by Chris Genovali, Executive Director | in Conservation update

Sockey Salmon swim in a tight formation, with bright red bodies.

Do you rely on labels like the blue checkmark (i.e. the Marine Stewardship Council) or other certification stamps to guide your purchase of sustainable salmon? Most people do, but few consumers know that when it comes to salmon, these certifiers generally fail to consider ecosystem science…

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Criteria for a good catch: A conceptual framework to guide sourcing of sustainable salmon fisheries

Raising the bar on fisheries certification and sustainably harvested salmon

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