BCTFA,CHMSF and MSC
British Columbia Tuna Fisherman's Association (BCTFA), was formed to represent our concerns as Tuna Fishermen to our Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Canada...and Internationally...
Canadian Highly Migratory Species Foundation (CHMSF), was formed with particular interest to;
 Sustainability of the fishery and Tuna stocks
International and domestic managment
Data collection
Treaty obligations bettween Canada and the U.S.
Product quality,promotion and marketing information
Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), is made up of Internationally renowned Scientists for their knowledge and expertise in Marine science and management...There are many methods of fishing around the world. Some being destructive in nature and others not...Employing MSC and gaining their approval for a given fishery, ensures the general public that the Fish product they are purchasing has been harvested in an ecologically conscious manner... The principles and guide lines laid out in MSC are very stringent and are all focused on ensuring fish for future generations... Fisheries that have been given certification represents our best hope globally that we can harvest responsibly and sustainably...It is really consumer driven. The consumer only selecting fish products from MSC certified Fisheries, forces industry to conform to MSC standards... I'm pleased to say that our Tuna Troll (Jig) Fishery is approved as of March 2010.
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The Canadian Highly Migratory Species Foundation
In order to ensure top quality within the fishery, the fishing fleet, buyers, processors and marketers formed the Canadian Highly Migratory Species Foundation (CHMSF) in June 2002. Some of their initiatives include:
- Funding attendance of Federal scientists at international meetings on the management of Albacore Tuna, providing a Canadian voice in the management of tuna and other migratory species in international scientific forums,
- Initiating the first industry based Mercury Testing Program in 2002
- Producing the first Canadian Pacific Albacore Tuna Logbooks in 2003 to assist the Department of Fisheries in sustainable Albacore tuna management,
- Supporting many promotional events for British Columbia Canadian seafood such as “British Columbia Seafood sensations,” “Taste of BC” and the “ European Seafood Exposition” held in Brussels,
- Launching the CHMSF Platinum Quality Assurance Program in 2004 with the aim of ensuring safe harvesting and handling of tuna products,
- Creating a CHMSF Platinum Quality Control Manual for industry use in 2005,
- Initiating Omega 3 testing in Albacore Tuna as well as expanded mercury testing,
- Licensing British Columbia Albacore Tuna as a Health Check product in the Heart and Stroke Foundation for Canada Health Check Program.
CHMSF continues to be very active in international scientific and management forums and promotional events educating the public about the health benefits of eating BC Albacore Tuna. |
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