Responsible Fishing

Not all seafood is created equal! There is a dramatic difference in the health of various fish stocks, strength of fisheries management systems and responsibility of individual operators.

Clearwater participates in fisheries operating under rights-based fishery management systems which promote responsibility and long-term investment in healthy oceans. As a leader in the seafood industry, Clearwater engages collaboratively with governments and other stakeholders to contribute to a strong science basis and sound policy regime for fisheries. We work to:

  • Secure the long-term productivity of fish stocks through investment in research and data collection that ensures the best available science and management approaches.
  • Invest in technology to ensure we’re using the most efficient and responsible harvesting methods.
  • Partner with governments and key stakeholders to find creative solutions to global challenges crucial to sustainability.

The Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO) noted Canada’s leadership in fisheries management and the effectiveness of our practices. Clearwater is a key partner with the Canadian government, recognized for leadership and cooperation in research and policy development.

“(The Northwest Atlantic) fisheries are among the most regulated and managed in the world, and the catch recovery that has occurred recently may be viewed as an indication of the effectiveness of management measures”

Clearwater is committed to sustainable fishing and invests heavily in scientific research to support responsible management of the resource in collaboration with DFO. Clearwater sets the highest standards for safety and responsible fisheries management in the Canadian fishing industry, and we are committed to legal operations at all times.

Our vessel, the Atlantic Protector is licensed to fish for scallops outside 12nmiles on German Bank. On Tuesday, August 12 DFO boarded the vessel and accused the Captain of being just over the boundary for a short period of time earlier that day.

We have initiated a full internal investigation to confirm the facts of this incident. Our investigation is still underway. We employ hundreds of hard-working Atlantic Canadians in this fishery and are confident in the integrity of our Captains and crew. We will vigorously defend our record on sustainability and look forward to the opportunity to bring evidence forward to defend ourselves.

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