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The Western Rock Lobster Fishery, home of Brolos Australian Lobster is the first fishery in the world to be certified sustainable by the Marine Stewardship Council, and the longest running recognised sustainable fishery in the world.
Proudly the first Marine Stewardship Council certified fishery in the world
The Western Rock Lobster commercial fishing industry is a world leader in ecological sustainability. Our fishery was the world’s first to be certified by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) for sustainable fishing practices.
The three principles of the MSC Fisheries standard include fishing sustainable fish stock, minimising environmental impact and effective fisheries management. The MSC Chain of Custody Standard ensures seafood with the MSC blue fish tick label comes from fisheries that are MSC-certified sustainable.
Brolos lobster products have been MSC-certified since March 2000.
Each year, GFC plays a lead role in setting Total Allowable Commercial Catch (TACC) to ensure the fishery remains protected for future generations. Voluntary restrictions in TACC by the commercial sector demonstrate the strong commitment of industry to the protection of this valuable resource.
