Russia’s longliners chase Marine Stewardship Council certification for more Pacific cod

The total volume of cod under the eco-label assessment amounts to 15% of Russia's total allowable catch in the area.

Russia’s LFA earned MSC certification for the West Bering Sea cod and halibut longline fisheries in October 2019. — Russia’s LFA earned MSC certification for the West Bering Sea cod and halibut longline fisheries in October 2019.Foto: Russia’s Longline Fishery Association (LFA)

Evgeny Vovchenko

Published 16 June 2021, 23:17Updated 17 June 2021, 12:21

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