After forming a working group of industry representatives in early 2006, soliciting proposals from 4 accredited certifiers, and contracting for a full assessment with Mood Marine International Ltd. in late 2007, the foundation is now within a few weeks of completing the certification process for all 8 sectors of the Pacific cod fishery. Four gear types: longline, trawl, pot and jig fisheries in both the Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands and the Gulf of Alaska management areas have been in the assessment process since May 2008, and are projected to be completed for “A” season 2010 (January).
AFDF completing MSC certification of sustainability for all Alaskan Pacific cod
July 21, 2010 by