MSC Certification

Eastern Canadian Offshore Lobster are the newest addition to the Clearwater family of Marine Stewardship Council certified offerings, joining Canadian Sea Scallops, Argentine Scallops and Canadian Coldwater Shrimp.


This latest certification is scientific recognition these lobster, which have been central to Clearwater's global reputation as a premium shellfish producer, meet the strict environmental standards set by the MSC and are being harvested and managed in a sustainable and well-managed fishery.


Certification of the Eastern Canada offshore sea scallop fishery recognizes these globally popular scallops meet the strict environmental standard set by the MSC and are harvested in a sustainable and well-managed fishery.

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is an independent, global, non-profit organization. It works to enhance responsible management of seafood resources, to ensure the sustainability of global fish stocks and the health of the marine ecosystem. It is supported by a broad coalition of those with a stake in the future of the global seafood supply. The MSC harnesses consumer power by identifying sustainable seafood products through an eco-label. 

MSC certified products have a growing audience in North American and European markets as a result of the increased interest in products from well-managed and sustainable fishery efforts. The logo is evidence that the fishery meets the strict environmental standards set by the MSC and the product originates from a sustainable and well-managed fishing resource.
 
Colin MacDonald, Clearwater’s Chairman stated, “The road to certification has been a long and dedicated journey. Sustainability has and will always be a life long commitment of our company.  Our goal is to ensure our corporate philosophies are reflected in our products and in our fishing operations. The MSC eco-label demonstrates our commitment to the long-term sustainability of the species we harvest from the sea.  It also assures the increasing eco-conscious consumer they are buying a product that is harvested in a sustainable and responsible manner and one that will be enjoyed by our children and their children for all the generations to come.”

Eastern Canadian Offshore Lobster are the newest addition to the Clearwater family of Marine Stewardship Council certified offerings, joining Canadian Sea Scallops, Argentine Scallops and Canadian Coldwater Shrimp. (Press Release pdf - 474KB)

Wild Canadian Sea Scallops have officially joined Clearwater Seafoods' growing list of Marine Stewardship Council certified offerings (Press Release pdf - 264KB)

Clearwater’s Argentine Scallops receive highly coveted certification
by the Marine Stewardship Council (Press Release pdf - 179KB)

Canadian Shrimp becomes Clearwater Seafoods' second MSC certified Sustainable Product  (Press Release pdf 87KB)

Download Clearwater's NEW A Sustainable Future brochure.
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