Certifier : 
DNV
Certified status : 
In Assessment

Assessments

The MSC Fisheries Standard is used to assess if a fishery is well-managed and sustainable. More about how the standard is used, what is assessed and the process.

Interested in contributing as a stakeholder? See how you can engage with a fishery assessment.

  • Recently uploaded documents
    Documents Published On Files
    Announcement Comment Draft Report = Open consultation 31 Mar 2026 1 files
    Fishery announcement template 31 Mar 2026 1 files
    Scope declaration template 31 Mar 2026 1 files
    Timeline: Timeline 31 Mar 2026 1 files
    Use of the RBF = Open consultation 31 Mar 2026 1 files
  • Initial assessment (started 2026)
    • Units of Certification
      MSC UoC Number Species Gear type Ocean Area
      UoC-3945 Yesso scallop (Mizuhopecten yessoensis) Dredges - Boat dredges 61 (Pacific, Northwest)
      UoC-3946 Yesso scallop (Mizuhopecten yessoensis) Dredges - Boat dredges 61 (Pacific, Northwest)

    Announcement Comment Draft Report and stakeholder input

    Documents Published on Files
    Announcement Comment Draft Report 31 Mar 2026 1 files

    Timeline

    Documents Published on Files

    Fishery announcement

    Documents Published on Files
    Fishery announcement template 31 Mar 2026 1 files
    Use of the RBF 31 Mar 2026 1 files
    Scope declaration template 31 Mar 2026 1 files

    Timeline Documents

    Documents Published on Files
    Timeline 31 Mar 2026 1 files