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Investigating information verification and observer/REM coverage levels in fisheries worldwide

MSC engaged MRAG to undertake a study investigating information verification and…

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Scientific and technical knowledge of the EU-fisheries, exploited stocks and sensitive marine habitats in the high seas and third countries waters not subject to SFPAs and/or RFMOs jurisdiction

The Sustainable Management of External Fishing Fleets (‘SMEFF Regulation’ (EU) 2017/…

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Wordmap Provision of literature review of fishing practices which have been adapted in commercial fisheries around the world in order to help mitigate the sector’s contribution to climate change

In response to mounting concern around climate change, the Scottish Government has set…

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Capacity needs self-assessment tool for implementing new WTO rules on fisheries subsidies

The overall objective of this contract is the development of a self-assessment tool to…

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The cost of not-ending harmful subsidies by 2020.

In the Sustainable Development Goals adopted as targets for international development…

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Consolidation and review of data from members of Certification and Ratings Collaboration

Members of the Collaboration are global seafood certification and ratings programs…

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Improving scientific advice for the conservation and management of oceanic sharks and rays

One of the objectives of the EU Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) is to restore and…

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International Oceans Governance – Scientific support

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) adopted by world leaders in 2015 set the…

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US and EU Rules on Seafood Traceability and Anti-IUU Market Measures

The goal of this study was to evaluate, compare and analyze the structures and…

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An analysis of the uses, impacts and benefits of fish aggregation devices (FADs) in the global tuna industry

This project was commissioned by WWF-UK in early 2016 to contribute to the ongoing…

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Assessing 10 Key Fisheries for the US Market against the WWF Traceability Principles

This project provided a simple summary analysis of ten fisheries selected by WWF-US…

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Image by Rudy and Peter Skitterians from Pixabay Evaluation of MSC FIP scoring tools

As part of MSC’s drive to support fisheries that want to meet the MSC Fisheries…

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MRAG Project Assessment of the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) objectives and principles as compared to those of The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) for consistency evaluation.

MRAG provided an assessment of the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) objectives…

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An analysis of the UK fish market and composition and identification of the key supply chain/players.

The objective of this study was to conduct a UK market study of tuna (canned sector)…

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Framework Contract for evaluation and impact assessment, Lot 2: Common Fisheries Policy, excluding its international dimension

This is a framework contract where specific services will consist of assisting the…

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The Scramble for Fish

Around half the world’s EEZs are subject to some form of foreign fishing arrangements…

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MRAG Project A review of the conservation benefits of marine protected areas for pelagic species associated with fisheries

There is now a vast body of evidence supporting the conservation benefits of marine…

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Implementation of the ICCAT Regional Observer Programme for eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean bluefin tuna, 2011-2014

The ROP-BFT is an international observer programme aimed at monitoring bluefin tuna…

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Researching the Environmental Impacts of the MSC Certification Programme

In 2010 the MSC commissioned MRAG, in collaboration with Poseidon and Meridian Prime,…

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MRAG Project An analysis of existing and proposed mechanisms and approaches for achieving sustainable fisheries management

The HRH Prince of Wales International Sustainability Unit (ISU), part of the Prince’s…

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The Implementation of the ICCAT Regional Observer Programme for Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean Bluefin Tuna (ROP-BFT)

The ROP-BFT is a regional observer programme monitoring bluefin tuna fishing and…

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MRAG Project Assessment of drivers of over fishing inside and outside Europe (EEA/IEA/09/007)

The EEA requested this study as part of their preparation of their periodic State of…

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CCSBT Transhipment Observer Programme

In 2008 CCSBT adopted the ‘Resolution on Establishing a Program for Transhipment by…

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Practical implementation of the Chairperson’s Draft Agreement on Port State Measures to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing

During the development of the FAO Port State Meaures Agreement (PSMA) MRAG were…

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