Best Seafood Practices Spotlight Stories were created as way to highlight BSP-certified producers around the world and the stories of the people behind them. Interested in being featured in a spotlight story? Reach out to us here. Australian Longline Fishing Q&A WITH MARTY JOHNSON, SUSTAINABILITY & OPERATIONS COORDINATOR BSP: What inspired you to become involved
Issue 2.0 of the Responsible Fishing Vessel Standard (RFVS) has been published following a 60-day public comment period and board approval, the Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) announced on July 25. RFVS Issue 2.0 replaces Issue 1.1. Lessons learned during certification pilots as well as feedback provided by industry partners were applied to Issue 2.0 in
GSA has announced that the first vessel to achieve the Responsible Fishing Vessel Standard (RFVS) has been awarded the RFVS certificate by Lloyds Register. The vessel, Antarctic Discovery, belongs to Australian Longline Fishing, operating in a Patagonian and Antarctic Toothfish fishery certified by the Marine Stewardship Certified. The 56m vessel carries a crew of 20-25,