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Eco-Labelling in Fisheries
Bruce (Ed) Phillips
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Description for Eco-Labelling in Fisheries
Paperback. aeo written by authors with key involvement in Eco--labelling registration aeo an exciting new development for international fisheries management aeo core information for all fisheries professionals aeo of wide interest to conservationists, ecologists and environmental scientists. Editor(s): Phillips, Bruce; Ward, Trevor; Chaffee, Chet. Num Pages: 208 pages, 3. BIC Classification: KNAF; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 173 x 11. Weight in Grams: 460.
If the marine fishing industry is to survive into the future, innovative approaches are necessary. Recognising that market incentives have the potential to improve fisheries management, the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has been established to harness these incentives. The work of the MSC translates through from sustainable fishery management certification, to labelling of fish and sea food products, allowing consumers to use their choice and buying power to select eco-labelled products from MSC certified fisheries.
If the marine fishing industry is to survive into the future, innovative approaches are necessary. Recognising that market incentives have the potential to improve fisheries management, the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has been established to harness these incentives. The work of the MSC translates through from sustainable fishery management certification, to labelling of fish and sea food products, allowing consumers to use their choice and buying power to select eco-labelled products from MSC certified fisheries.
This exciting new book covers all aspects of the new eco-labelling initiative developed under the sponsorship of the MSC. Contents include ... Read more
Eco-Labelling in Fisheries is an essential purchase for all those involved in marine fisheries management throughout the world. Professionals and students in fisheries science, marine biology, ecology, conservation and environmental biology will find this book to be extremely valuable. Libraries in all universities and research establishments where these subjects are studied and taught should have multiple copies of this book on their shelves.
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United States
ISBN
9780632064229
SKU
V9780632064229
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About Bruce (Ed) Phillips
Bruce Phillips is at the Department of Environmental Biology, Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Australia, Trevor Ward is at the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia, Chet Chaffee is at Scientific Certifications Systems, Oakland, California, USA.
Reviews for Eco-Labelling in Fisheries
"This excellent book shows how the Marine Stewardship Council came about, how it operates, and where it is going. A very useful book for anyone interested in seafood marketing and sustainable fishery fishing practices." Professional Fisherman, Feb 2004 " ‘Eco-labelling in Fisheries’ aims to document the experiences to date of those with firsthand knowledge of the eco-labelling programme ... Read more