PRESS RELEASE
Public Release Date: July 7 2023
Western Australian Government
Minister for Regional Development; Disability Services; Fisheries; Seniors and Ageing; Volunteering
Western Australia’s pearling industry is shining brightly this week after achieving its successful recertification under the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) sustainability standard.
Western Australia’s pearling industry is shining brightly this week after achieving its successful recertification under the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) sustainability standard.
With the initial certification in 2017, it became the first gem fishery in the world to achieve the standard recognising the sustainable fishing of Pinctada maxima oysters to produce pearls and other products.
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