Ocean Disclosure Project

Publix

Founded in 1930 in Winter Haven, Florida, Publix is now the largest employee-owned grocery chain in the United States. Publix is one of the 10 largest-volume supermarket chains in the country, with over 1,200 stores throughout the south from Virginia to Florida. Publix currently sells over 300 seafood products, including fresh, frozen and processed seafood, and also offers a special request service for fresh fish, with up to 80 species on offer.

Summary

In 2017, Publix was lauded for becoming the first US supermarket retailer to participate in the Ocean Disclosure Project. Publix has been a partner with Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) since 2009 and was an early adopter of the fishery improvement project (FIP) approach. Actively encouraging its suppliers to participate in FIPs where needed, Publix played an important role in bringing key stakeholders to the table to get the Gulf of Mexico shrimp and snapper/grouper FIPs started. Publix regularly convenes all of their seafood suppliers to talk about sustainability and works with the National Fisheries Institute (NFI), and the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) to drive change in the industry.

The profile below covers fresh and frozen case and Publix-branded products sourced in 2018 only.

https://sustainability.publix.com/ https://ww4.publix.com/products-services/seafood/sustainable-seafood

Associated Fisheries

Species and Location	Production Methods	Certification or Improvement Project	Stock Status and Management
Species and Location Acadian redfish Sebastes fasciatus Gulf of Maine and Georges Bank Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Stock Status and Management FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement NOAA FSSI 4 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to have unacceptable impacts on PET species. PET species that may interact with the fishery include marine mammals, sea turtles and Atlantic sturgeon, but recorded interactions are low. This fishery does not pose a risk of serious harm to bycatch species. Major bycatch species include dogfish and skate, of which, thorny skate is overfished. There is a partial strategy in place to ensure the fishery does not hinder the recovery of thorny skate. Bottom trawls will directly impact on the sea bed. However, management measures are in place. General Notes NOAA FSSI 4: The fishery is not overfished and overfishing is not occurring and the stock biomass is at or above 80% of the biomass that produces maximum sustainable yield. Caveat The environmental notes for this fishery are based on a provisional assessment and are not derived from the FishSource profile. Reference SAI Global, 2016, MSC Assessment Final Report and Determination for US Acadian Redfish, Pollock and Haddock Otter Trawl Fishery.
Species and Location Acadian redfish Sebastes fasciatus Gulf of St. Lawrence & Laurentian Channel Fishery countries: Canada	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Stock Status and Management FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes This fishery is not believed to be an issue for PET species. Bycatch for this fishery is a risk. Bottom trawls will directly impact on the sea bed. General Notes This fishery is part of the Canada redfish (Unit 1 & 2) - trawl FIP as of April 2018. References Fishery Progress, Canada redfish (Unit 1 & 2) - trawl
Species and Location Alaska pollock Theragra chalcogramma Gulf of Alaska Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Midwater trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Stock Status and Management FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement NOAA FSSI 4 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to have direct impacts on PET species. Bycatch for this fishery is considered low. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes This fish plays an important role in the marine food web and so potential impacts on the wider marine ecosystem must be monitored. NOAA FSSI 4: The fishery is not overfished and overfishing is not occurring and the stock biomass is at or above 80% of the biomass that produces maximum sustainable yield.
Species and Location American angler Lophius americanus US North Atlantic North Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement NOAA FSSI 4 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact PET species. Bycatch for this fishery is considered low, many species are retained. Bottom trawls will directly impact on the sea bed. General Notes NOAA FSSI 4: The fishery is not overfished and overfishing is not occurring and the stock biomass is at or above 80% of the biomass that produces maximum sustainable yield.
Species and Location American angler Lophius americanus US North Atlantic South Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement NOAA FSSI 4 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes NOAA FSSI 4: The fishery is not overfished and overfishing is not occurring and the stock biomass is at or above 80% of the biomass that produces maximum sustainable yield.
Species and Location American cupped oyster Crassostrea virginica Louisiana Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Dredge	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management Profile not yet complete
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location American cupped oyster Crassostrea virginica US Atlantic Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Dredge Rake / hand gathered / hand netted	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location American lobster Homarus americanus Georges Bank and Off-Shore Nova Scotia Fishery countries: Canada	Production Methods Pots and traps	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Stock Status and Management FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Direct effects of the fishery on PET species are thought likely to be low. While entanglement in lobster gear presents a risk to marine mammals, especially North Atlantic right whales, no entanglements of right whales were reported in the MSC public certification report. Measures are in place to prevent fishing from hindering the recovery and rebuilding of the main bycatch species. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Intertek, 2015, MSC Public Certification Report for Eastern Canada Offshore Lobster Fishery
Species and Location American lobster Homarus americanus Gulf of Maine Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Pots and traps	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Stock Status and Management FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes There are risks to marine mammals with this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. Bycatch of fin-fish, particularly cod, is a risk in this fishery, but there is insufficient data available to assess significance. While this fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed, an MSC condition is in place to better understand potential habitat impacts. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location American lobster Homarus americanus Gulf of St. Lawrence South Fishery countries: Canada	Production Methods Pots and traps	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Stock Status and Management FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact PET species. The risk to marine mammals of entanglement in lobster gear is considered low. Bycatch for this fishery is considered low. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location American lobster Homarus americanus Newfoundland Fishery countries: Canada	Production Methods Pots and traps	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Stock Status and Management FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes The risk to endangered right whales of entanglement in lobster gear remains a concern. Bycatch for this fishery is considered low. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes Caveat The environmental notes for this fishery are based on a provisional assessment and are not derived from the FishSource profile. Reference Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Assessment of American lobster in Newfoundland - Science Advisory Report, 2016 Safina Center, 2014, American lobster report
Species and Location American lobster Homarus americanus Southern New England/Mid Atlantic Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Pots and traps	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes There are potential risks to PET species with this fishery, but mitigation actions are underway. Bycatch for this fishery is considered low. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location American lobster Homarus americanus SW Nova Scotia Fishery countries: Canada	Production Methods Pots and traps	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Stock Status and Management FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact PET species. The risk to marine mammals of entanglement in lobster gear is considered low. Bycatch for this fishery is considered low. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes Caveat The environmental notes for this fishery are based on a provisional assessment and are not derived from the FishSource profile. Reference SAI Global, MSC Assessment for Bay of Fundy, Scotian Shelf and Southern Gulf of St Lawrence lobster (Homarus americanus) Trap Fisheries - Public Certification Report, 2015
Species and Location American sea scallop Placopecten magellanicus Eastern Georges Bank Fishery countries: Canada	Production Methods Dredge	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Stock Status and Management FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to have significant impacts on PET species. Bycatch for this fishery is likely to be low. Furthermore, bycatch of commercial finfish is included in groundfish quotas. Dredges will directly impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location American sea scallop Placopecten magellanicus US Atlantic - Mid-Atlantic Bight Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Dredge	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Stock Status and Management NOAA FSSI 4 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes There are risks to sea turtles with this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. Bycatch is a risk in this fishery. Dredges will directly impact on the sea bed. General Notes NOAA FSSI 4: The fishery is not overfished and overfishing is not occurring and the stock biomass is at or above 80% of the biomass that produces maximum sustainable yield.
Species and Location American shad Alosa sapidissima Florida Atlantic Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Hook and line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management Profile not yet complete
Environmental Notes There is a lack of information on bycatch in this fishery. Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location American yellow perch Perca flavescens Lake Erie Eastern Central Basin Fishery countries: Canada	Production Methods Pots and traps	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Stock Status and Management FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes There are risks to PET species with this fishery, but there is insufficient data available to assess significance. There is a lack of information on bycatch in this fishery. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Argentine red shrimp Pleoticus muelleri Patagonian: Argentina inshore Fishery countries: Argentina	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Stock Status and Management FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes There is a lack of public information on interactions with ETP for this fishery. There is limited information on bycatch in this fishery but bycatch of hake is a risk. Bottom trawls will directly impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Fishery Progress, Argentina onshore red shrimp - bottom trawl FIP
Species and Location Argentine shortfin squid Illex argentinus Spring spawning (SpSS) - China High Seas Fishery countries: China	Production Methods Hook and line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management Profile not yet complete
Environmental Notes This fishery is not believed to be an issue for PET species. Bycatch is not believed to be an issue for this fishery. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Atlantic cod Gadus morhua Barents Sea Fishery countries: Norway, Russia	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Stock Status and Management FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes There are risks to seabirds and marine mammals with this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. There is bycatch for this fishery but non-target species are retained. Management measures are in place to reduce impacts on retained species. Bottom trawls will directly impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Atlantic cod Gadus morhua Georges Bank Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement NOAA FSSI 1 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes There are potential risks to PET species with this fishery, but mitigation actions are underway. There is significant bycatch with this fishery but non-target species are retained. Bottom trawls will directly impact on the sea bed. General Notes NOAA FSSI 1: The fishery is overfished and overfishing is occurring.
Species and Location Atlantic cod Gadus morhua Icelandic Fishery countries: Iceland	Production Methods Bottom trawl Long line	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Stock Status and Management FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to have direct impacts on PET species. There is bycatch for this fishery but non-target species are retained. Management measures are in place to reduce impacts on retained species. The impact depends on the gear type. Bottom trawls will have the greatest impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Atlantic halibut Hippoglossus hippoglossus Gulf of St. Lawrence Fishery countries: Canada	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. Bottom trawls will directly impact on the sea bed. General Notes The life history characteristics of Atlantic halibut: long-lived and late maturity, increase its vulnerability to overfishing.
Species and Location Atlantic halibut Hippoglossus hippoglossus Scotian shelf and Southern Grand Banks Fishery countries: Canada	Production Methods Long line	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Stock Status and Management FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes The life history characteristics of Atlantic halibut: long-lived and late maturity, increase its vulnerability to overfishing.
Species and Location Atlantic menhaden Brevoortia tyrannus NW Atlantic Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Purse seine	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes There are risks to marine mammals, seabirds and sea turtles with this fishery. Bycatch for this fishery is considered low. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes The menhaden purse seine fishery entered into the MSC assessment process in June 2017. This fish plays an important role in the marine food web and so potential impacts on the wider marine ecosystem must be monitored.
Species and Location Atlantic silverside Menidia menidia Prince Edward Island Fishery countries: Canada	Production Methods Seine nets	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management Profile not yet complete
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Atlantic Spanish mackerel Scomberomorus maculatus Western Atlantic Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Hook and line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Atlantic wolffish Anarhichas lupus Icelandic Fishery countries: Iceland	Production Methods Long line	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Stock Status and Management FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes No locally affected seabirds or marine mammals are classified as PET species. Bycatch of seabirds occurs in the longline fishery, but estimates suggest that bycatch rates are low. There is an MSC condition in place to provide electronic logbook reporting for seabird and marine bycatch. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes The life-history characteristics of Atlantic wolffish: long-lived and late maturity, increase its vulnerability to overfishing. Caveat The environmental notes for this fishery are based on a provisional assessment and are not derived from the FishSource profile. References Vottunarstofan Tún ehf, July 2017, ISF Iceland Saithe and Ling Fishery: Public Certification Report – Expedited Assessment for Scope Extension: Atlantic wolffish and Plaice fisheries
Species and Location Ballyhoo halfbeak Hemiramphus brasiliensis Florida Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Pots and traps	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management Profile not yet complete
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Black grouper Mycteroperca bonaci Northern Gulf of Mexico and NW Atlantic southern Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Long line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement NOAA FSSI 4 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes NOAA FSSI 4: The fishery is not overfished and overfishing is not occurring and the stock biomass is at or above 80% of the biomass that produces maximum sustainable yield.
Species and Location Black rockfish Sebastes melanops Gulf of Alaska Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Gillnets and entangling nets	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management Profile not yet complete
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Black seabass Centropristis striata NW Atlantic northern stock Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Hook and line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Black seabream Spondyliosoma cantharus English Channel and Celtic Sea Fishery countries: U.K.	Production Methods Gillnets and entangling nets	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management Profile not yet complete
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Black stone crab Menippe mercenaria Florida Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Pots and traps	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management Profile not yet complete
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact PET species. Bycatch for this fishery is considered very low. All incidental catch is returned to the water alive. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Blacktip shark Carcharhinus limbatus Gulf of Mexico Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Long line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Blue crab Callinectes sapidus Chesapeake Bay Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Pots and traps	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Blue swimming crab Portunus pelagicus Philippines Fishery countries: Philippines	Production Methods Gillnets and entangling nets	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Stock Status and Management FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes There are risks to marine mammals and sea turtles with this fishery. Bycatch is a risk for this fishery. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Fishery Progress, Philippines blue swimming crab - bottom-set gillnet & pot/trap
Species and Location Blue swimming crab Portunus pelagicus Vietnam Fishery countries: Vietnam	Production Methods Gillnets and entangling nets	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Stock Status and Management FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes The risks to sharks and sea turtles with this fishery is considered low. There is bycatch for this fishery but non-target species are retained. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Fishery Progress, Vietnam blue swimming crab - bottom gillnet/pot/trap
Species and Location Bluefish Pomatomus saltatrix W North Atlantic Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Hook and line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement NOAA FSSI 3 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes There are risks to marine mammals with this fishery. There is bycatch for this fishery, but the scale of the issue is not established. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes NOAA FSSI 3: The fishery is not overfished but overfishing is occurring and the stock biomass is at or above 80% of the biomass that produces maximum sustainable yield, or, the fishery is not overfished and overfishing is not occurring but the stock biomass is not at or above 80% of the biomass that produces maximum sustainable yield.
Species and Location Caribbean spiny lobster Panulirus argus Western Central Atlantic Fishery countries: Bahamas	Production Methods Rake / hand gathered / hand netted Pots and traps	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Stock Status and Management FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes This fishery was MSC certified in August 2018. References Fishery Progress, Bahamas spiny lobster - trap/casita Marine Stewardship Council, Bahamian Spiny Lobster Fishery
Species and Location Chinook salmon Oncorhynchus tshawytscha Alaska - Bristol Bay Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Gillnets and entangling nets	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Stock Status and Management FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact PET species. Bycatch is a risk for this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Chum salmon Oncorhynchus keta Alaska - Southeast Alaska Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Purse seine	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Stock Status and Management FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact PET species. Bycatch for this fishery is considered low. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes Caveat The environmental notes for this fishery are based on a provisional assessment and are not derived from the FishSource profile. References Intertek Moody Marine, 2013, Alaska Salmon Fishery MSC Public Certification Report
Species and Location Coho salmon Oncorhynchus kisutch Alaska - Bristol Bay Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Gillnets and entangling nets	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Stock Status and Management FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact PET species. Bycatch for this fishery is considered low. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes Caveat The environmental notes for this fishery are based on a provisional assessment and are not derived from the FishSource profile. References Intertek Moody Marine, 2013, Alaska Salmon Fishery MSC Public Certification Report
Species and Location Coho salmon Oncorhynchus kisutch Alaska - Westward Alaska Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Purse seine	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Stock Status and Management FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact PET species. Bycatch for this fishery is considered low. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes Caveat The environmental notes for this fishery are based on a provisional assessment and are not derived from the FishSource profile. References Intertek Moody Marine, 2013, Alaska Salmon Fishery MSC Public Certification Report
Species and Location Common octopus Octopus vulgaris Mexico Fishery countries: Mexico	Production Methods Handlines and pole-lines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management Profile not yet complete
Environmental Notes There is a lack of information on interactions with PET species in this fishery. There is a lack of information on bycatch in this fishery. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Dot-dash grouper Epinephelus poecilonotus Aru Bay, Arafura Sea and Eastern of Timor Sea Fishery countries: Indonesia	Production Methods Long line	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Stock Status and Management Profile not yet complete
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes This Indonesian multispecies fishery captures Snappers nei, Groupers nei and other reef fishes. There is as yet no consensus as to the stock structure of these species. This profile may undergo restructuring in the future as new information comes to light. References Future of Indonesian Fisheries, Aru, Arafura and Timor Seas snapper and grouper - handlines, bottom set longline
Species and Location Dover sole Microstomus pacificus US Pacific Coast Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Some product from certified fisheries	Stock Status and Management FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement NOAA FSSI 4 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact PET species. Bycatch for this fishery is considered low. Bottom trawls will directly impact on the sea bed. General Notes NOAA FSSI 4: The fishery is not overfished and overfishing is not occurring and the stock biomass is at or above 80% of the biomass that produces maximum sustainable yield.
Species and Location Dungeness crab Cancer magister Oregon Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Pots and traps	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact PET species. Bycatch for this fishery is considered low. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes This fishery was previously MSC-certified but withdrew from the MSC program in 2015. As of 2017, the fishery is undergoing an MSC Pre-Assessment. References Marine Stewardship Council, Oregon Dungeness Crab
Species and Location Duskytail grouper Epinephelus bleekeri Aru Bay, Arafura Sea and Eastern of Timor Sea Fishery countries: Indonesia	Production Methods Long line	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Stock Status and Management Profile not yet complete
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes This Indonesian multispecies fishery captures Snappers nei, Groupers nei and other reef fishes. There is as yet no consensus as to the stock structure of these species. This profile may undergo restructuring in the future as new information comes to light. References Future of Indonesian Fisheries, Aru, Arafura and Timor Seas snapper and grouper - handlines, bottom set longline
Species and Location European plaice Pleuronectes platessa Icelandic Fishery countries: Iceland	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Stock Status and Management FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to cause unacceptable impacts to PET species. There is bycatch for this fishery but management measures are in place to reduce impacts. Bottom trawls will directly impact on the sea bed. But, the fishery is considered highly unlikely to irreparably reduce habitat structure and function. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Flathead grey mullet Mugil cephalus N Gulf of Mexico and NW Atlantic - Florida East Coast Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Rake / hand gathered / hand netted	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management Profile not yet complete
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact PET species. Profile is not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Florida pompano Trachinotus carolinus SE Gulf of Mexico Fishery countries: Mexico	Production Methods Hook and line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management Profile not yet complete
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Greasy grouper Epinephelus tauvina Aru Bay, Arafura Sea and Eastern of Timor Sea Fishery countries: Indonesia	Production Methods Handlines and pole-lines	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Stock Status and Management Profile not yet complete
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes This Indonesian multispecies fishery captures Snappers nei, Groupers nei and other reef fishes. There is as yet no consensus as to the stock structure of these species. This profile may undergo restructuring in the future as new information comes to light. References Future of Indonesian Fisheries, Aru, Arafura and Timor Seas snapper and grouper - handlines, bottom set longline
Species and Location Great Northern tilefish Lopholatilus chamaeleonticeps Southern New England/Mid Atlantic Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Long line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management NOAA FSSI 4 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes There is a lack of information on bycatch in this fishery. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. Profile not yet complete. General Notes NOAA FSSI 4: The fishery is not overfished and overfishing is not occurring and the stock biomass is at or above 80% of the biomass that produces maximum sustainable yield.
Species and Location Greater amberjack Seriola dumerili US Atlantic Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Hook and line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management Profile not yet complete
Environmental Notes This fish is caught as a bycatch species. Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Greenland halibut Reinhardtius hippoglossoides NE Atlantic / S stock Fishery countries: Greenland	Production Methods Long line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management Profile not yet complete
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Grey snapper Lutjanus griseus US Gulf of Mexico Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Hook and line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management Profile not yet complete
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Grey triggerfish Balistes capriscus North Atlantic Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Hook and line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management Profile not yet complete
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Gulf weakfish Cynoscion othonopterus Ecuador Fishery countries: Ecuador	Production Methods Hook and line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management Profile not yet complete
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Haddock Melanogrammus aeglefinus Barents Sea Fishery countries: Norway, Russia	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Stock Status and Management FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Gear specific information on interactions with PET species is limited, but an MSC condition is in place to address this. MSC conditions are in place to assess the impact of the fishery on bycatch species. Bottom trawls will directly impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Haddock Melanogrammus aeglefinus Georges Bank Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Long line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement NOAA FSSI 4 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes There are risks to PET species with this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. There is bycatch for this fishery but non-target species are retained. Management measures are in place to reduce impacts on retained species. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes NOAA FSSI 4: The fishery is not overfished and overfishing is not occurring and the stock biomass is at or above 80% of the biomass that produces maximum sustainable yield.
Species and Location Haddock Melanogrammus aeglefinus Icelandic Fishery countries: Iceland	Production Methods Bottom trawl Long line	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Stock Status and Management FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact PET species. Bycatch for this fishery is considered low. Bottom trawls will directly impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Hogfish Lachnolaimus maximus NE Gulf of Mexico Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Harpoon	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management Profile not yet complete
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Indian squid Loligo duvauceli India Fishery countries: India	Production Methods Midwater trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes There are risks to marine mammals with this fishery. There is a lack of information on bycatch in this fishery. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Indian oil sardine Sardinella longiceps Kerala Fishery countries: India	Production Methods Gillnets and entangling nets	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management Profile not yet complete
Environmental Notes There are risks to PET species with this fishery, but there is insufficient data available to assess significance. There is a lack of information on bycatch in this fishery. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Japanese flying squid Todarodes pacificus East China Sea and Japan Sea Fishery countries: China	Production Methods Hook and line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management Profile not yet complete
Environmental Notes There is no information on the impact of this fishery on PET species. Information on bycatch is not available for this fishery. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes There is a lack of information on stock status and mortality rates for Japanese flying squid in Chinese waters.
Species and Location King mackerel Scomberomorus cavalla Gulf of Mexico Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Hook and line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact PET species. Bycatch for this fishery is considered very low. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Lake whitefish Coregonus clupeaformis Lake Huron Fishery countries: Canada	Production Methods Gillnets and entangling nets	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management Profile not yet complete
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Lane snapper Lutjanus synagris Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama Fishery countries: Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama	Production Methods Hook and line Long line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management Profile not yet complete
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Longfin squid Loligo pealeii NW Atlantic Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Bottom trawl Pots and traps Miscellaneous	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement NOAA FSSI 2.5 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact PET species. There is some risk of bycatch by bottom trawl gear. Bottom trawls will directly impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Mahi-mahi Coryphaena hippurus Eastern Pacific Ocean Fishery countries: Costa Rica	Production Methods Long line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management Profile not yet complete
Environmental Notes There are risks to turtles, sharks and seabirds with this fishery. Bycatch is a significant risk for this fishery. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Mahi-mahi Coryphaena hippurus Eastern Pacific Ocean Fishery countries: Ecuador	Production Methods Long line	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Stock Status and Management Profile not yet complete
Environmental Notes There are risks to turtles, sharks and seabirds with this fishery. Bycatch is a significant risk for this fishery. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Fishery Progress, Ecuador mahi-mahi - longline
Species and Location Mahi-mahi Coryphaena hippurus Eastern Pacific Ocean Fishery countries: Peru	Production Methods Long line	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Stock Status and Management Profile not yet complete
Environmental Notes There are risks to turtles, sharks and seabirds with this fishery. Bycatch is a significant risk for this fishery. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Fishery Progress, Peru mahi-mahi - longline (Confremar)
Species and Location Mahi-mahi Coryphaena hippurus Indian Ocean Fishery countries: Indonesia	Production Methods Long line	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Stock Status and Management Profile not yet complete
Environmental Notes Longlines present a hazard to turtles, seabirds and sharks but these risks can be reduced through proper management of fishing gear. Bycatch for this fishery includes sharks and billfish, but there are mitigation measures underway. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Fishery Progress, Indonesia/Indian Ocean tuna and large pelagics - longline
Species and Location Mahi-mahi Coryphaena hippurus Western and Central Pacific Fishery countries: Indonesia	Production Methods Handlines and pole-lines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management Profile not yet complete
Environmental Notes There are risks to turtles and seabirds with this fishery. Bycatch is a risk for this fishery but there is insufficient data available to assess significance. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Mutton snapper Lutjanus analis Northern Gulf of Mexico and Western Central Atlantic - US Gulf of Mexico Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Long line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management Profile not yet complete
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location North Pacific hake Merluccius productus NE Pacific Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Midwater trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Stock Status and Management FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact PET species. Bycatch in this fishery is considered low. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Northern brown shrimp Penaeus aztecus Northern Gulf of Mexico - Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Texas Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Stock Status and Management FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes There is potential for turtle interactions with this fishery, but excluder devices are fitted to nets for protection. Bycatch is a risk for this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. Bottom trawls will directly impact on the sea bed. General Notes NOAA FSSI 4: The fishery is not overfished and overfishing is not occurring and the stock biomass is at or above 80% of the biomass that produces maximum sustainable yield. References Audubon G.U.L.F., Alabama Shrimp FIP Fishery Progress, US Louisiana shrimp - otter/skimmer trawl Fishery Progress, US Texas shrimp - otter trawl Wood's Fisheries, Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic – Florida Shrimp FIP
Species and Location Northern pink shrimp Penaeus duorarum Northern Gulf of Mexico Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Stock Status and Management FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement NOAA FSSI 4 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes There is potential for turtle interactions with this fishery, but excluder devices are fitted to nets for protection. Bycatch is a significant risk for this fishery. Bottom trawls will directly impact on the sea bed. General Notes NOAA FSSI 4: The fishery is not overfished and overfishing is not occurring and the stock biomass is at or above 80% of the biomass that produces maximum sustainable yield.
Species and Location Northern prawn Pandalus borealis E Scotian Shelf: SFAs 13-15 Fishery countries: Canada	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Stock Status and Management FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact PET species. Bycatch for this fishery is low due to the use of the Nordmore grate. Bottom trawls will directly impact on the sea bed. However, this fishery does not overlap with sensitive habitats. General Notes This MSC-certified Canada Scotian Shelf Northern prawn trawl fishery is the largest MSC-certified coldwater shrimp fishery in the world. Caveat The environmental notes for this fishery are based on a provisional assessment and are not derived from a FishSource profile. References Intertek, 2014, MSC Public Certification Report for Canadian Scotian Shelf Northern Prawn Trawl Fishery Shrimp Fishing Areas 13, 14, 15 Acoura Marine Ltd, 2017, MSC 3rd Surveillance Report for the Canada Scotian Shelf Northern Prawn Trawl Fishery
Species and Location Northern quahog Mercenaria mercenaria US NW Atlantic Coast Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Dredge Rake / hand gathered / hand netted	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management Profile not yet complete
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact PET species. Bycatch for this fishery is considered low. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Northern red snapper Lutjanus campechanus Mexico Gulf of Mexico Fishery countries: Mexico	Production Methods Hook and line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact PET species. Bycatch is a considered low for this fishery. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Northern red snapper Lutjanus campechanus Northern Gulf of Mexico Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Long line Handlines and pole-lines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement NOAA FSSI 3 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact PET species. Bycatch is a risk for this fishery, but there is insufficient data available to assess significance. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Northern white shrimp Penaeus setiferus Northern Gulf of Mexico - Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Stock Status and Management FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement NOAA FSSI 4 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes There is potential for turtle interactions with this fishery, but excluder devices are fitted to nets for protection. Bycatch is a risk for this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. Bottom trawls will directly impact on the sea bed. General Notes NOAA FSSI 4: The fishery is not overfished and overfishing is not occurring and the stock biomass is at or above 80% of the biomass that produces maximum sustainable yield. References Audubon G.U.L.F., Alabama Shrimp FIP Audubon G.U.L.F., Mississippi Shrimp FIP Fishery Progress, Louisiana shrimp - otter/skimmer trawl
Species and Location Northern white shrimp Penaeus setiferus NW Atlantic - Florida Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Stock Status and Management FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement NOAA FSSI 4 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes There are risks to sea turtles with this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. Bycatch is a risk for this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. Bottom trawls will directly impact on the sea bed. Measures to protect critical habitats are in place. General Notes NOAA FSSI 4: The fishery is not overfished and overfishing is not occurring and the stock biomass is at or above 80% of the biomass that produces maximum sustainable yield. References Wood's Fisheries, Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic – Florida Shrimp FIP
Species and Location Northern white shrimp Penaeus setiferus NW Atlantic - Georgia, North Carolina Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Bottom trawl Pots and traps	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement NOAA FSSI 4 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes There is potential for turtle interactions with this fishery, but excluder devices are fitted to nets for protection. Bycatch is a significant risk for this fishery. Bottom trawls will directly impact on the sea bed. General Notes NOAA FSSI 4: The fishery is not overfished and overfishing is not occurring and the stock biomass is at or above 80% of the biomass that produces maximum sustainable yield.
Species and Location Octopuses nei Octopus spp. Thai waters Fishery countries: Thailand	Production Methods Pots and traps	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management Profile not yet complete
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Opah Coryphaena hippurus Pacific Ocean Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Long line	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Stock Status and Management Profile not yet complete
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes References Fishery Progress, Hawaii tuna and large pelagics - longline
Species and Location Orange roughy Hoplostethus atlanticus Challenger Plateau Fishery countries: New Zealand	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Stock Status and Management FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes This fishery is believed to have mininal impacts on PET species. Bycatch for this fishery is considered low. Bottom trawls will directly impact on the sea bed. There is insufficient data available to assess significance of impacts on vulnerable habitats such as cold water coral reefs. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Orange roughy Hoplostethus atlanticus Southern Indian Ocean Fishery countries: Cook Islands	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management Profile not yet complete
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Pacific cod Gadus macrocephalus Gulf of Alaska Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Stock Status and Management FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement NOAA FSSI 4 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes There are risks to seabirds and marine mammals with this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. Bycatch for this fishery is considered low. Bottom trawls will directly impact on the sea bed. However, management measures are in place. General Notes NOAA FSSI 4: The fishery is not overfished and overfishing is not occurring and the stock biomass is at or above 80% of the biomass that produces maximum sustainable yield.
Species and Location Pacific halibut Hippoglossus stenolepis NE Pacific - Alaska Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Long line	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Stock Status and Management FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes There are risks to seabirds with this fishery, but mitigation actions are underway. Bycatch is a risk for this fishery, but there is insufficient data available to assess significance. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Patagonian scallop Zygochlamys patagonica Argentine Fishery countries: Argentina	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Stock Status and Management FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact PET species. Bycatch for this fishery is considered low. Bottom trawls will directly impact on the sea bed. However, management measures are in place. General Notes References Organizacion Internacional Agropecuaria (OIA), June 2017, Public Comment Draft Report for Patagonian Scallop Bottom Otter Trawl Fishery in Argentine Sea
Species and Location Patagonian toothfish Dissostichus eleginoides South American - Peruvian Fishery countries: Peru	Production Methods Long line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management Profile not yet complete
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Patagonian toothfish Dissostichus eleginoides Southern Indian Ocean - Heard Island and McDonald Islands Fishery countries: Australia	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Stock Status and Management FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Petrale sole Eopsetta jordani US west coast Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Stock Status and Management FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement NOAA FSSI 4 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact PET species. Bycatch is a risk for this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. Bottom trawls will directly impact on the sea bed. General Notes NOAA FSSI 4: The fishery is not overfished and overfishing is not occurring and the stock biomass is at or above 80% of the biomass that produces maximum sustainable yield.
Species and Location Pink cusk-eel Genypterus blacodes Panama Pacific Coast Fishery countries: Panama	Production Methods Hook and line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management Profile not yet complete
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Queen conch Strombus gigas Honduras Fishery countries: Honduras	Production Methods Rake / hand gathered / hand netted	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management Profile not yet complete
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Queen crab Chionoecetes opilio NW Atlantic - Newfoundland and Labrador Fishery countries: Canada	Production Methods Pots and traps	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Stock Status and Management FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact PET species. Bycatch for this fishery is considered low. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Queen crab Chionoecetes opilio NW Atlantic - S Gulf of St. Lawrence Fishery countries: Canada	Production Methods Pots and traps	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Stock Status and Management FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes There are risks to right whales with this fishery. Please see the MSC link below. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes The MSC certificate was suspended for the Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence snow crab fishery on March 20, 2018. References Marine Stewardship Council, MSC certificate suspended for Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence snow crab fishery
Species and Location Rainbow smelt Osmerus mordax Eastern New Brunswick Fishery countries: Canada	Production Methods Gillnets and entangling nets	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management Profile not yet complete
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact PET species. There is a lack of information on bycatch in this fishery. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss Columbia and Fraser Rivers Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Gillnets and entangling nets	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management Profile not yet complete
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Red grouper Epinephelus morio Gulf of Mexico and NW Atlantic - Northern Gulf of Mexico Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Long line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement NOAA FSSI 4 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes There are risks to sea turtles with this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. Bycatch for this fishery is considered low. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes NOAA FSSI 4: The fishery is not overfished and overfishing is not occurring and the stock biomass is at or above 80% of the biomass that produces maximum sustainable yield.
Species and Location Red king crab Paralithodes camtschaticus Bristol Bay Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Pots and traps	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Stock Status and Management FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement NOAA FSSI 4 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact PET species. There is some bycatch of other crabs with this fishery. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes NOAA FSSI 4: The fishery is not overfished and overfishing is not occurring and the stock biomass is at or above 80% of the biomass that produces maximum sustainable yield. This fishery is certified through the Alaska Responsible Fisheries Management (RFM) Program. References Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute, RFM Certification: Alaska Crab
Species and Location Red swamp crawfish Procambarus clarkii Guadalquivir delta Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Pots and traps	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management Profile not yet complete
Environmental Notes There is a lack of information on interactions with PET species in this fishery. The only known significant impact with this fishery is the effect of the introduced crawfish species on the indigenous crawfish species. Bycatch for this fishery is considered low. This is a freshwater fishery close to rice fields, so the habitat impact is very limited. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Red swamp crawfish Procambarus clarkii Louisiana territorial sea Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Pots and traps	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management Profile not yet complete
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact PET species. Bycatch for this fishery is considered low. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Red porgy Pagrus pagrus NW Atlantic Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Hook and line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management Profile not yet complete
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Rock shrimp Sicyonia brevirostris US South Atlantic Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management Profile not yet complete
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Round sardinella Sardinella aurita NW Africa - Morocco Fishery countries: European Union	Production Methods Midwater trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management Profile not yet complete
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Sablefish Anoplopoma fimbria British Columbia Fishery countries: Canada	Production Methods Long line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management Profile not yet complete
Environmental Notes There are risks to seabirds with this fishery. Bycatch is a risk for this fishery. An MSC condition is in place to assess fishery interactions with seabirds. Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Saithe Pollachius virens Gulf of Maine and Georges Bank Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Midwater trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management Profile not yet complete
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Sand gaper Mya arenaria US Atlantic Coast Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Rake / hand gathered / hand netted	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management Profile not yet complete
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Scaled herring Harengula jaguana Florida waters Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Seine nets	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management Profile not yet complete
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Sheepshead Archosargus probatocephalus US Gulf of Mexico Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Handlines and pole-lines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management Profile not yet complete
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Shortfin mako Isurus oxyrinchus North Pacific Fishery countries: Ecuador	Production Methods Long line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Shortfin mako Isurus oxyrinchus US Atlantic Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Long line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement NOAA FSSI 1 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes There are risks to marine mammals with this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. Bycatch is a risk for this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Snappers nei Lutjanus spp. Aru Bay, Arafura Sea and Eastern of Timor Sea Fishery countries: Indonesia	Production Methods Handlines and pole-lines	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Stock Status and Management Profile not yet complete
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. Profile not yet complete. General Notes References Future of Indonesian Fisheries, Indonesian Longline Demersal Fish
Species and Location Sockeye salmon Oncorhynchus nerka Alaska - Bristol Bay, Cook Inlet, Prince William Sound, Westward Alaska Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Gillnets and entangling nets	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Stock Status and Management FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact PET species. Bycatch for this fishery is considered low. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the benthic habitat. General Notes Caveat The environmental notes for this fishery are based on a provisional assessment and are not derived from the FishSource profile. References Intertek Moody Marine, 2013, MSC Public Certification Report for the Alaska Salmon Fishery
Species and Location Sockeye salmon Oncorhynchus nerka Alaska - Southeast Alaska Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Purse seine	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Stock Status and Management FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact PET species. Bycatch for this fishery is considered low. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the benthic habitat. General Notes Caveat The environmental notes for this fishery are based on a provisional assessment and are not derived from the FishSource profile. References Intertek Moody Marine, 2013, MSC Public Certification Report for the Alaska Salmon Fishery
Species and Location Southern flounder Paralichthys lethostigma Western Central Atlantic Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management Profile not yet complete
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Southern red snapper Lutjanus purpureus Suriname Fishery countries: Suriname	Production Methods Hook and line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management Profile not yet complete
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Spinycheek grouper Epinephelus diacanthus India Fishery countries: India	Production Methods Hook and line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management Profile not yet complete
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Spot croaker Leiostomus xanthurus NW Atlantic Central Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Gillnets and entangling nets	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management Profile not yet complete
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Spotted rose snapper Lutjanus guttatus Costa Rica Pacific Fishery countries: Costa Rica	Production Methods Long line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management Profile not yet complete
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Spotted weakfish Cynoscion nebulosus NE Florida Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Handlines and pole-lines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management Profile not yet complete
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Striped bass Morone saxatilis US Atlantic Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Hook and line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Swordfish Xiphias gladius Northeast Pacific Fishery countries: Costa Rica, Ecuador	Production Methods Long line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes There are risks to sea turtles with this fishery. Bycatch is a risk for this fishery. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Swordfish Xiphias gladius Indian Ocean Fishery countries: Indonesia	Production Methods Long line	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Stock Status and Management FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes There is a risk to PET species with this fishery. Longlines present a hazard to turtles, seabirds and sharks, but these risks can be reduced through proper management of fishing gear. Bycatch for this fishery includes tuna, billfish and sharks. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Fishery Progress, Indonesia/Indian Ocean tuna and large pelagics - longline
Species and Location Swordfish Xiphias gladius South Atlantic Fishery countries: Brazil	Production Methods Long line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes There are risks to sea birds, sea turtles and sharks with this fishery. Bycatch is a significant risk for this fishery. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Swordfish Xiphias gladius Southwest Pacific Fishery countries: Vietnam	Production Methods Long line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes There are risks to seabirds, sea turtles and marine mammals with this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. Bycatch is a risk for this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Tanner crab Chionoecetes bairdi E Bering Sea Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Pots and traps	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Stock Status and Management FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement NOAA FSSI 4 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact PET species. Bycatch for this fishery is considered low. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes NOAA FSSI 4: The fishery is not overfished and overfishing is not occurring and the stock biomass is at or above 80% of the biomass that produces maximum sustainable yield. This fishery is certified through the Alaska Responsible Fisheries Management (RFM) Program. References Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute, RFM Certification: Alaska Crab
Species and Location Vermilion snapper Rhomboplites aurorubens Gulf of Mexico and Western Central Atlantic Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Handlines and pole-lines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact PET species. There is a lack of information on bycatch in this fishery. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Wahoo Acanthocybium solandri Pacific Ocean Fishery countries: Ecuador	Production Methods Long line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Bycatch is a risk for this fishery. Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Walleye Sander vitreus Lake Erie western and central Fishery countries: Canada	Production Methods Gillnets and entangling nets	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Stock Status and Management FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes There are risks to PET species with this fishery, but there is insufficient data available to assess significance. There is a lack of information on bycatch in this fishery. Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location White hake Urophycis tenuis Gulf of Maine and Georges Bank Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management Profile not yet complete
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Winter flounder Pseudopleuronectes americanus NW Atlantic Central Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management Needs improvement
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Winter skate Raja ocellata NE Atlantic Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Gillnets and entangling nets	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management Needs improvement
Environmental Notes There are risks to marine mammals with this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. There is bycatch for this fishery but non-target species are retained. Management measures are in place to reduce impacts on retained species. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Widow rockfish Sebastes entomelas US West Coast Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Bottom trawl	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Stock Status and Management FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes Profile not yet complete. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Winter skate Raja ocellata NW Atlantic Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Bottom trawl Gillnets and entangling nets	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes There are risks to marine mammals with this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. There is bycatch for this fishery but non-target species are retained. Management measures are in place to reduce impacts on retained species. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Yellowfin tuna Thunnus albacares Atlantic - Grenada Fishery countries: Grenada	Production Methods Long line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes There is a risk to PET species with this fishery. Longlines present a hazard to turtles, seabirds and sharks but these risks can be reduced through proper management of fishing gear. Purse seines can accidentally catch sharks and turtles. There is bycatch for this fishery but the scale of the issue is not established. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Yellowfin tuna Thunnus albacares Atlantic - ICCAT Fishery countries: Panama	Production Methods Long line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes There is a risk to PET species with this fishery. Longlines present a hazard to turtles, seabirds and sharks but these risks can be reduced through proper management of fishing gear. There is bycatch for this fishery but the scale of the issue is not established. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Yellowfin tuna Thunnus albacares Eastern Pacific Ocean Fishery countries: Costa Rica, Ecuador	Production Methods Long line	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Stock Status and Management FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement NOAA FSSI 3 NOAA FSSI 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4
Environmental Notes There are risks to seabirds and sea turtles with this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. Bycatch is a risk for this fishery. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes NOAA FSSI 3: The fishery is not overfished but overfishing is occurring and the stock biomass is at or above 80% of the biomass that produces maximum sustainable yield, or, the fishery is not overfished and overfishing is not occurring but the stock biomass is not at or above 80% of the biomass that produces maximum sustainable yield. References Fishery Progress, Costa Rica large pelagics - longline and green stick Fishery Progress, Eastern Pacific Ocean tuna - longline (Transmarina)
Species and Location Yellowfin tuna Thunnus albacares Indian Ocean Fishery countries: Sri Lanka	Production Methods Long line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes There are risks to seabirds, sea turtles and marine mammals with this fishery. Bycatch is a risk for this fishery. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Yellowfin tuna Thunnus albacares Western and Central Pacific Ocean Fishery countries: Vietnam	Production Methods Long line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes There is a risk to PET species with this fishery. Longlines present a hazard to turtles, seabirds and sharks, but these risks can be reduced through proper management of fishing gear. There is bycatch for this fishery but the scale of the issue is not established. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes.
Species and Location Yellowfin tuna Thunnus albacares Western and Central Pacific Ocean Fishery countries: Vietnam	Production Methods Hook and line	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Stock Status and Management FishSource Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes There are risks to turtles, seabirds and sharks, but these risks can be reduced through proper management of fishing gear. There is bycatch for this fishery but the scale of the issue is not established. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Fishery Progress, Vietnam yellowfin tuna - longline/handline FIP
Species and Location Yellowtail snapper Ocyurus chrysurus Mexico - Southern Gulf of Mexico Fishery countries: Mexico	Production Methods Hook and line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management FishSource Needs Improvement FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes There are risks to PET species with this fishery, but there is insufficient data available to assess significance. This fish is caught as a bycatch species. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes
Species and Location Yellowtail snapper Ocyurus chrysurus Northern Gulf of Mexico and Western Central Atlantic - US Gulf of Mexico Fishery countries: U.S.	Production Methods Hook and line	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Stock Status and Management FishSource Well Managed FishSource Well Managed Managed Needs Improvement
Environmental Notes This fishery is unlikely to impact PET species. There is bycatch for this fishery, but non-target species are retained. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes