Alaska's Don Young targets MSC, calls for new definition of 'sustainable' seafood

Alaska Congressman Don Young has joined the battle between Alaska salmon interests and retail giant Walmart, over the retailer's continuing commitment to sell only Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified Alaska salmon.

Young suggested during a hearing this week on the reauthorization of the Magnuson-Stevens Act that the US government examine the issue of sustainability certifications and establish a uniform definition of “sustainable,” based on science, reports Alaska Native News.

Young questioned fishery industry officials and scientists at a Natural Resources Committee hearing about the effects the MSC certification process on some domestic fisheries, including Alaskan salmon, reports Alaska Native News.

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