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Hand-in-Hand for Sustainable Hake: Namibian Fishery Secures Landmark Recertification

NAMIBIA
Thursday, January 15, 2026, 00:10 (GMT + 9)

Strengthening Global Supply and Local Livelihoods Through Gold-Standard Conservation The Namibian hake fishery has officially achieved its second Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification, reinforcing its position as a global leader in sustainable whitefish production. This milestone ensures the continued protection of local biodiversity while meeting the rising international demand for ethically sourced seafood. Spatial distribution of fishing positions for hake trawlers (Freezers (left), Wet fishers (middle) and Long-liners (right) during 2022. Depth contours represent 100, 200, 500 and 1000 m. Source: (NatMIRC, 2023). Click on the image to enlarge it In 2020, the Namibia hake trawl and longline fishery—which targets two specific species, Merluccius capensis and M. paradoxus—made history as the first fishery in Namibia and the second in Africa to me... FULL STORY

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