MSC Gulf Snow Crab Certificate Still Suspended Despite Industry Meeting all 23 Prior Year Requests
Due to the high interaction between North Atlantic Right Whales and snow crab gear that resulted in a number of whale deaths in 2017, the MSC certificate for the Gulf Snow Crab Fishery was suspended in early 2018.
At the time, the auditor gave the industry 23 conditions and recommendations to be implemented during the 2018 season to reduce whale and gear interactions. In addition the Canadian government undertook a massive program.
Both the industry and government efforts were successful...
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