Eco-labelling in Fisheries

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If the marine fishing industry is to survive into the future,innovative approaches are necessary. Recognising that marketincentives have the potential to improve fisheries management, theMarine Stewardship Council (MSC) has been established to harnessthese incentives. The work of the MSC translates through fromsustainable fishery management certification, to labelling of fishand sea food products, allowing consumers to use their choice andbuying power to select eco-labelled products from MSC certifiedfisheries. This exciting new book covers all aspects of the neweco-labelling initiative developed under the sponsorship of theMSC. Contents include details of the MSC and its certificationframework and implementation, dispute resolution, chain-of-custodyassessment and community fisheries certification. Also included areimportant case studies of the MSC certified fisheries ofAustralia's western rock lobster, Alaska salmon, Thamesherring and New Zealand hoki. Eco-Labelling in Fisheries is an essential purchase forall those involved in marine fisheries management throughout theworld. Professionals and students in fisheries science, marinebiology, ecology, conservation and environmental biology will findthis book to be extremely valuable. Libraries in all universitiesand research establishments where these subjects are studied andtaught should have multiple copies of this book on theirshelves.

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Bruce Phillips

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"This excellent book shows how the Marine Stewardship Council cameabout, how it operates, and where it is going. A very useful bookfor anyone interested in seafood marketing and sustainable fisheryfishing practices." Professional Fisherman, Feb 2004 " 'Eco-labelling in Fisheries' aims todocument the experiences to date of those with firsthand knowledgeof the eco-labelling programme for fisheries... Early [in] 2005,the FAO's Committee on Fisheries adopted guidelines for'eco-labelling' of fish caught at sea, indicating howrelevant this topic is to fisheries management today. The book will appeal to all those with an interest in thesustainable management of fish resources... It is wellpresented and covers eloquently the key issues underlying theprocess of eco-labelling. The authors offer a wide range ofexpertise in the topics represented... One of the greatest successes of the book is the illustration ofhow things are working in particular case studies and the lessonslearnt from these examples." Journal of Fish Biology, February 2006 "Professionals and students in fisheries science, marinebiology, ecology, conservation and environmental biology will findthis book to be extremely valuable." fishknowledge.com
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