The Bahamas spiny lobster (Panulirus argus) fishery has become the first Caribbean fishery to join the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) program.
The fishery was awarded MSC certification by accredited third-party assessment body Control Union Pesca on Aug. 7.
The Bahamas is now among 8 percent of MSC certified fisheries from developing countries following a 19-month assessment process.
Lobster fishermen and other members of the client group worked closely with government and researchers in The Bahamas to raise the fishery's standard to meet MSC requirements.
