Fisheries Department boss Stuart Smith has warned that WA’s commercial fishing sector faces an uncertain future unless operators gain international sustainability accreditation.
Just days after supermarket giant Coles announced it would accept only “certified” sustainable fish from 2015, Mr Smith said helping WA’s 47 professional fishing groups win “eco labelling” was vital to their survival.
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Just days after supermarket giant Coles announced it would accept only “certified” sustainable fish from 2015, Mr Smith said helping WA’s 47 professional fishing groups win “eco labelling” was vital to their survival.
http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/wa/12932333/get-eco-certificate-urges-fisheries-boss/