There is a clam and cockle fishery in the south of England currently seeking Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification and Responsible Fishing Scheme (RFS) certification simultaneously.
So what, you say?
Well, pay attention to what happens there if you want a glimpse into how the fallout from last year’s slave labor controversy could impact the future of commercial fishing around the world.
As you recall, an Associated Press (AP) investigation last year exposed the use of slave labor and other human rights abuses aboard fishing vessels and in processing plants in Asia.
