Local tuna fishers group earns historic sustainability certification

The certification also means the products from the fishery sector can use the MSC label, which is expected to attract marketing opportunities.

The PTHP is made up of 500 artisanal fishing boats that harvest yellowfin tuna using traditional handline fishing gear. While it was just formally organized in 2019, its efforts have been supported by conservation group WWF Philippines since 2011. “This decade-long journey we have been on together with our partner fishers has shown to us what is possible in fisheries work,” said Joann Binondo, Project Manager of WWF Philippines’ Sustainable Tuna Partnership.

The MSC noted there is still room for improvement, as it laid down nine conditions or time-dependent goals that the fishery sector must meet to retain its certificate. Progress will be assessed annually. "We still have a long way to go before we achieve environmental sustainability for our tuna fisheries, but MSC certification stands as a testament to how far we've come," said Binondo.

Well done 👍🏻. The MSC seal is an excellent marketing tool for the world market, take advantage of all those opportunities.

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