The Shetland Shellfish Management Organization (SSMO) achieved a global first when Scottish Fisheries Secretary Richard Lochhead presented Jennifer Mouat with Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification for the inshore king scallop, brown and velvet crab fisheries.
Fisheries Secretary Richard Lochhead said he was delighted that the Shetland Shellfish Management Organization has been able to achieve MSC certification for their king scallop, brown and velvet crab fisheries.
“MSC certification illustrates that these fisheries meet the ultimate sustainability standards and it is an outstanding achievement for Shetland.
