Huge swath of Alaska fisheries cleared for MSC certification

Auditor says the groundfish and flatfish fisheries -- which account for upwards of 150,000 metric tons of catch -- meet the standard, but must await any final objections.

Atka mackerel, one of Alaska's largest fisheries, has been cleared for certification to the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standard.
Atka mackerel, one of Alaska's largest fisheries, has been cleared for certification to the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standard.Foto: United States Seafoods
Published 18 December 2019, 01:32Updated 18 December 2019, 13:25
Marine Stewardship CouncilBering SeaAtka mackerelFlatfishAlaska