Octopus landing. (Photo: Stock File)
New project intends to boost octopus fishery sustainability in Mauritania
MAURITANIA
Friday, April 27, 2018, 02:30 (GMT + 9)
Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) has signed a memorandum of understanding with a number of fisheries institutions and organizations intended to develop a project to promote sustainable octopus fishing in Mauritania.
The announcement of the formation of the new comprehensive fishery improvement project (FIP), joined by seafood suppliers Sea Delight and Marpefish, was made by SFP at the Seafood Expo Global, held in Brussels.
“The Mauritanian fishery is an important one for octopus, and this FIP marks a strong step toward the goal of global sustainable octopus production,” said Pedro Ferreiro, Deputy Director of Buyer Engagement for SFP.
Organizations including the UN Food and Agriculture Organization and the Mauritanian Ministry of Fisheries have been working to promote a national octopus eco-labeling plan, along with a national strategy for octopus.
The work plan for the FIP will include the fishery qualifying for sustainability certification from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC).
The MSC, which has supported the fishery’s interest in certification since 2010, participated in a workshop in January of this year that helped lay the groundwork for the new FIP.
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