September 6, 2019 — Omega Protein’s Atlantic menhaden fishery has been certified as sustainable under Marine Stewardship Council standards.
The certification this week comes after a final approval by an independent adjudicator and successfully ends a two-year effort by Omega Protein.
A news release by Omega Protein noted that independent auditor SAI Global recommended the menhaden fishery be certified in March following a review based on 28 standards that measure the sustainability of the stock, efforts to minimize environmental impacts and the effectiveness of its management.