The Gulf of Mexico menhaden purse seine fishery has been recommended for certification against the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) fisheries standard by independent certification body SAI Global.
The recommendation means that both US menhaden fisheries – in the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico – have been recommended for MSC's rigorous sustainability certification.
Bret Scholtes, CEO of Omega Protein, said, 'The recommendation for MSC certification for our Gulf of Mexico operations is a testament to the hard work we've put in over many years to conduct responsible operations.
'The fact that both of the nation's menhaden fisheries have now been recommended for MSC certification should assure customers and the public alike that our products meet the highest standards of sustainability.'
