The mission of the Oregon Trawl Commission (OTC) is to enhance the image of the trawl industry and to increase opportunities, industry wide for a sustainable and profitable industry, though promotion, education, research and by initiating, tracking and commenting on legislation and regulations.
Portland, Ore.---(Dec.6, 2007) Oregon's pink shrimp fishery has earned the world's first sustainable shrimp certification under the marine stewardship council (MSC) certification program.
MSC, which runs the world's leading independent certification program for sustainable fisheries, and independent certifier TAVEL Certification Inc., awarded Oregon pink shrimp its certification on Dec. 6, thereby distinguishing Oregon pink shrimp trawl fishery as a sustainable and well-managed fishery. The certification also allows Oregon pink shrimp to be sold using the coveted MSC eco-label for sustainable fishing.