The MSC announced today that the eastern Canada offshore scallop fishery with be certified, allowing it to carry the blue and white sticker denoting alleged sustainability.  Dredged aea scallops, found on Greenpeace’s Redlist, are FAR from sustainable, and once again the MSC is sending a confusing message that a fishery that uses a fishing method akin to bulldozing the ocean floor is worthy of a stamp of approval.  Like another fishery up for certification- the longline swordfish fishery- the scallop fishery is known to incidentally catch sea turtles, as well as a variety of other non-target species.  If you’re a consumer craving scallops, avoid these ones and go for a greener choice such as those that have been farmed using suspension culture.

It’s been over a week since the trial of the Tokyo 2 began and it’s time for some reflection on the trial and to take the time to highlight the out-pouring of support from our loyal co-defendants around the world.

While the EU commission recommends that the EU supports a listing of bluefin tuna under Appendix I of CITES (albeit with some ridiculous conditions), Canada has decided to not only refuse to support the listing but try to influence other countries to do the same. Thanks Minister Shea, you’re such a great advocate for sustainable fisheries. Oh wait…

(Photo source: Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat)

As the rest of the world is focussed on banning trade of northern bluefin tuna in an attempt to avoid a catastrophic collapse, the NZ government has decided that increasing fishing on the critically endangered southern bluefin is a  smart idea.  Something’s amuck down there and we need your help to tell them that instead of increasing the quota by 25% they need to let them be! Find out more info here http://www.greenpeace.org/new-zealand/news/nz-increases-bluefin-quota

Click here to take action! http://www.greenpeace.org.nz/action/tuna/

SAVE THE BLUEFIN NOW!