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The certification applies to pollock harvested across both the Eastern Bering Sea and the Gulf of Alaska

Alaska Pollock Fishery Secures New Sustainability Milestone with MSC Recertification

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Friday, March 20, 2026, 00:10 (GMT + 9)

Independent review reaffirms decades of science-based management, strengthening global confidence in one of the world’s largest sustainable fisheries

The Alaska pollock fishery has once again earned recognition as a global leader in sustainable seafood, securing recertification under the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standard. The decision confirms the fishery’s continued compliance with rigorous environmental and management benchmarks, extending its certification for another five-year period.

Originally certified in 2005, the fishery has consistently met the MSC’s strict requirements, undergoing a new comprehensive and independent assessment to maintain its status.

Matt Tinning, CEO of the At-sea Processors Association (APA), emphasized the significance of the achievement:

“We are proud that the Alaska pollock fishery continues to meet the rigorous, science-based standards of the Marine Stewardship Council. This recertification reflects decades of responsible management, strong science, and a shared commitment to continuous improvement across the fleet.”

The MSC certification process involves a detailed evaluation conducted by an independent third-party Conformity Assessment Body. The review measures performance across critical areas such as fish stock health, ecosystem impact, and management effectiveness.

Tinning highlighted the broader importance of certification in global markets:

“Credible third-party certification programs can provide seafood buyers and consumers with added confidence that their sourcing decisions are backed by credible, transparent standards. That accountability is central to maintaining trust in global seafood markets.”

Operating in the Eastern Bering Sea and the Gulf of Alaska, the fishery is widely regarded as one of the most carefully managed in the world. It follows strict catch limits, employs real-time monitoring systems, and enforces robust bycatch reduction measures.

As the largest MSC-certified fishery globally, Alaska pollock plays a vital economic and social role—supporting coastal communities, delivering a reliable source of wild-caught protein, and contributing significantly to the U.S. seafood industry, which generates billions annually (figures commonly exceeding US$5 billion in pollock-related economic activity).

Tinning underscored the long-term vision behind these efforts:

“Sustainable fisheries are essential to the long-term health of our oceans and the communities that depend on them. We remain committed to advancing responsible practices and ensuring Alaska pollock continues to set the standard for sustainable fisheries worldwide.”

Background

The At-sea Processors Association represents the catcher-processor fleet operating in the Eastern Bering Sea. It has served as the official MSC certificate holder for the Alaska pollock fishery since 2005.

The certification applies to pollock harvested across both the Eastern Bering Sea and the Gulf of Alaska, with full assessment reports and certification details available upon request.


🇯🇵 Japanese (日本語)

アラスカ・ポロック漁業、MSC再認証で持続可能性の新たな節目を達成

独立審査により数十年にわたる科学的管理が再確認され、世界最大級の持続可能な漁業への信頼が強化

アラスカ・ポロック漁業は、持続可能な水産資源の世界的リーダーとしての地位を改めて証明し、Marine Stewardship Council(MSC)基準の再認証を取得しました。この決定により、同漁業が厳格な環境および管理基準を継続して満たしていることが確認され、認証はさらに5年間延長されます。

2005年に初めて認証を取得して以来、この漁業は一貫してMSCの厳しい要件を満たしており、今回も包括的かつ独立した評価を経てその地位を維持しました。

Matt TinningAt-sea Processors Association(APA)のCEOは、この成果の重要性を強調しました:

「アラスカ・ポロック漁業が引き続きMarine Stewardship Councilの厳格で科学に基づく基準を満たしていることを誇りに思います。この再認証は、数十年にわたる責任ある管理、強固な科学、そして船団全体での継続的改善への共通の取り組みを反映しています。」

MSC認証プロセスには、独立した第三者の適合性評価機関による詳細な評価が含まれます。この審査では、資源量の健全性生態系への影響、および管理体制の有効性といった重要分野が評価されます。

ティニングは、国際市場における認証の意義についても次のように述べました:

「信頼性のある第三者認証プログラムは、水産物の購買者や消費者に対し、その調達判断が信頼性と透明性のある基準に基づいているという追加的な安心感を提供します。その説明責任こそが、世界の水産市場における信頼維持の中心です。」

この漁業は、ベーリング海東部およびアラスカ湾で操業しており、世界でも最も包括的に管理された漁業の一つと広く評価されています。厳格な漁獲枠リアルタイム監視システム、および強力な混獲削減措置を採用しています。

世界最大のMSC認証漁業として、アラスカ・ポロックは重要な経済的・社会的役割を担っており、沿岸地域社会を支え、安定した天然由来タンパク質を供給し、年間50億米ドル(US$5 billion)以上に達する水準の経済効果で米国水産業に大きく貢献しています。

ティニングは長期的な展望について次のように強調しました:

「持続可能な漁業は、海洋とそれに依存する地域社会の長期的な健全性に不可欠です。私たちは責任ある取り組みをさらに推進し、アラスカ・ポロックが今後も世界の持続可能な漁業の基準であり続けることを確実にしていきます。」

背景

At-sea Processors Associationは、ベーリング海東部で操業するキャッチャー・プロセッサー船団を代表しています。同団体は2005年以来、アラスカ・ポロック漁業のMSC認証保持者を務めています。

この認証は、ベーリング海東部およびアラスカ湾で漁獲されるポロックに適用され、詳細な評価報告書および認証内容は要請に応じて入手可能です。


🇨🇳 Simplified Chinese (简体中文)

阿拉斯加狭鳕渔业通过MSC再认证,树立可持续发展新里程碑

独立评估再次确认数十年的科学管理成果,增强全球对这一最大可持续渔业之一的信心

阿拉斯加狭鳕渔业再次巩固其全球可持续海产品领导者地位,成功通过Marine Stewardship Council(MSC)标准再认证。该决定确认该渔业持续符合严格的环境与管理标准,并将认证延长五年

2005年首次获得认证以来,该渔业始终符合MSC的严格要求,并通过最新一次全面、独立的评估继续保持认证资格。

Matt TinningAt-sea Processors Association(APA)首席执行官强调了这一成果的重要性:

“我们为阿拉斯加狭鳕渔业持续满足Marine Stewardship Council严格且基于科学的标准感到自豪。这次再认证体现了数十年来负责任的管理、坚实的科学基础,以及整个船队对持续改进的共同承诺。”

MSC认证过程包括由独立第三方合格评估机构进行的深入评估,重点衡量鱼类资源健康状况生态系统影响以及管理体系有效性等关键领域。

Tinning还强调了认证在全球市场中的重要意义:

“可信的第三方认证项目能够为海产品采购商和消费者提供额外信心,确保其采购决策基于可靠且透明的标准。这种问责机制是维持全球海产品市场信任的核心。”

该渔业在白令海东部阿拉斯加湾运营,被广泛认为是全球管理最完善的渔业之一。其管理措施包括严格的捕捞配额实时监控系统以及强有力的兼捕控制措施

作为全球最大的MSC认证渔业,阿拉斯加狭鳕在经济和社会层面具有重要意义——支持沿海社区,提供稳定的野生蛋白来源,并为美国海产品产业贡献巨大,相关经济活动通常超过50亿美元(US$5 billion)

Tinning强调了长期发展愿景:

“可持续渔业对于海洋及依赖其生存的社区的长期健康至关重要。我们将继续推进负责任的实践,确保阿拉斯加狭鳕始终引领全球可持续渔业标准。”

背景

At-sea Processors Association代表在白令海东部运营的捕捞加工船队,自2005年以来一直担任阿拉斯加狭鳕渔业MSC认证持有者。

该认证适用于在白令海东部阿拉斯加湾捕捞的狭鳕,完整评估报告及认证详情可根据要求提供。

editorial@seafood.media
www.seafood.media


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