This project provides learnings of successes and failures/challenges of MSC certification in WA. At the time of this report’s publication, 12 WA fisheries representing 90 percent value and approximately 60 percent of the total commercial catch in the state have been awarded MSC certification....

This study found that tunnel nets are technically feasible in this location. In spite of the weather conditions, the fishing gear remained intact and successfully captured significant numbers of marketable fishes. Importantly, SOCI species were released alive and in excellent condition, as were...