russian pollock
fishery improvement partnership
In April 2006, SFP convened major buyers and producers of Russian pollack. Four main recommendations emerged:
- Organize the Russian catchers to press for improvements;
- Seek greater clarity over the condition of the fish stocks;
- Assess the need to verify the legality of catches;
- Undertake an MSC pre-assessment.
SFP reconvened the group in April 2007, to hear about the creation of the Pollock Catchers Association, their successes in reducing pollock roe recovery rates, and their decision to go ahead with the pre-assessment. SFP is working with a leading Russian company to assess legal verification schemes.