The Fraser River Sockeye Salmon fishery was certified as sustainable by the Marine Stewardship Council Friday, but conservation groups called the certification misleading to consumers.
The certification review, conducted by an independent assessor, was "a very thorough scientific process," said Kerry Koughlin, the MSC's regional director for the Americas, in defence of the decision.
The certification report lists 17 conditions the fishery must meet, including continued improvement of the sockeye runs and provisions to protect and rebuild both the Sakinaw and Cultus salmon populations — considered endangered by conservationists.
If conditions are not met, Koughlin noted, the fishery will lose the certification.
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