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https://www.msc.org/en-us/what-we-are-doing/our-approach/fishing-methods-gear-types/pole-and-line
Pole and Line Fishing | Marine Stewardship Council
Pole and line is a fishing method used to catch tuna and other large pelagic (midwater) species one fish at a time.
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https://www.msc.org/en-us/what-we-are-doing/promote-sustainable-fishing
Promote Sustainable Fishing | Marine Stewardship Council
Using the MSC blue fish label the Marine Stewardship Council promotes sustainable fishing practices.
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https://www.msc.org/en-us/what-we-are-doing/oceans-at-risk/illegal-unreported-unregulated-destructive-fishing
Illegal & Destructive Fishing | Marine Stewardship Council
Illegal, unreported, unregulated (IUU) and destructive fishing threaten sustainability, marine biodiversity, ocean ecosystems, and legitimate livelihoods.
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https://www.msc.org/en-us/what-we-are-doing/our-approach/fishing-methods-gear-types/gillnets
Fishing with Gillnets | Marine Stewardship Council
Gillnet fishing uses a ‘wall’ or ‘curtain' of netting that hangs in the water and generally have low environmental impacts and don't touch the seabed.
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https://www.msc.org/en-us/what-we-are-doing/our-approach/fishing-methods-gear-types/longlines
Fishing with Longlines | Marine Stewardship Council
Longline fisheries trail long lines with baited hooks attached to attract target fish. They often require measures to reduce unwanted catch.
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https://www.msc.org/en-us/what-we-are-doing/our-approach/fishing-methods-gear-types/pots-and-traps
Fishing with Pots and Traps | Marine Stewardship Council
Pots and traps are used in commercial fishing to catch crustaceans like lobsters and crabs. Exclusion devices help prevent other species being caught.
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https://www.msc.org/what-we-are-doing/our-approach/fishing-methods-and-gear-types
Fishing methods and gear types | Marine Stewardship Council | Marine Stewardship Council
Explanations of some of the most common commercial fishing gear types and methods including purse seine, gillnets, trawling - their use and their impacts.
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https://www.msc.org/en-us/about-the-msc/definitions
Sustainable Fishing Definitions | Marine Stewardship Council
Definitions of sustianable fishing vocabulary and concepts.
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https://www.msc.org/en-us/what-we-are-doing/support-fishing-communities
Support Fishing Communities | Marine Stewardship Council
Billions of people around the world depend on the fishing industry for both food and livelihoods. Sustainable fishing helps support these communities.
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https://www.msc.org/what-we-are-doing/oceans-at-risk/the-impact-on-communities
Fishing and Communities | Marine Stewardship Council
Fish is an important source of food and employment for communities around the world. For many people, sustainable fishing is a necessity, not a luxury.
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https://www.msc.org/en-us/what-we-are-doing/oceans-at-risk/biodiversity-and-fishing
Marine biodiversity and fishing | Marine Stewardship Council
Discover why marine biodiversity is vital for ocean health, how fishing impacts it, and how the MSC helps protect marine ecosystems for the future.
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https://www.msc.org/media-centre/briefings-statements/msc-urges-world-trade-organization-meet-2020-deadline-harmful-fishing-subsidies
MSC statement - WTO 2020 deadline on fishing subsidies | Marine Stewardship Council
The MSC urges the World Trade Organization to meet the 2020 deadline on ending harmful fishing subsidies. Statement from organisation and CEO Rupert Howes.
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