(Seattle, WA) – La Sardina thread herring fishery Southern Gulf of California (Opisthonema libertate, Opisthonema bulleri and Opisthonema medirastre), Located in territorial waters of Mexico, has voluntarily entered the full assessment of the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC). The evaluation is being conducted by third party certification, SCS Global Services. If the fishery is certified, products may be eligible to carry the blue MSC ecolabel.

The standard for MSC fishery is the most recognized worldwide for the certification of fisheries environmentally sustainable and well-managed wild capture.

About Sardina thread herring fishery in the Southern Gulf of California

The thread herring fishery in the South is located in the Gulf of California in Mexican territorial waters of the states of Sinaloa and Nayarit.

Three government agencies have a say in the management of this fishery, which represents approximately 37% of the total landings of Sardina in Mexico.

The client for this evaluation, Maz Sardina SA de CV, has seven licensed vessels operating in the fishery. Maz Sardina has chosen SCS Global Services to conduct an independent evaluation and has indicated it is willing to share with others the certificate fishermen operating within the area of ​​evaluation.

The MSC welcomes another evaluation of a Mexican fishery

Brian Perkins, Regional Director for the Americas of the MSC, said: "We are delighted to see Ssrdina thread herring fishery in the Southern Gulf of California in Mexico to take a step forward in measuring under the most globally recognized standard for sustainable fisheries. With this new Mexican fishery entering the program, the fishing industry in this country becomes a model for other fisheries in the region by demonstrating a commitment to effective collaboration with the aim of improving fishing practices and promote sustainability. "

Armando Coppel Azcona, General Director of Maz Sardina SA de CV, said: "In recent years, we have been with our products to many countries and different industries, finding that consumers are increasingly concerned about the origin and sustainability of raw material purchasing. To ensure this is that Maz Sardina decided to enter the fishery in the MSC assessment process. In the Gulf of California is already a certified and another in the fishery assessment process, and a source of pride for all Mexican fishing industry, make the effort to achieve this certification. "

SOURCE: Micaela Vivero

Communications Manager—Americas

Marine Stewardship Council

(Seattle, WA)