A Message from Sam Rauch, Head of NOAA Fisheries

September 24, 2013

Hearing on Seafood Certification 

Today I testified at the Senate Commerce Committee's hearing on "The Role of Certification in Rewarding Sustainable Fishing” at 10:30 EST.

The hearing examined third-party sustainability certification of U.S. seafood and its impact on the seafood options in grocery stores and restaurants. It also explored ways to make sure current and future sustainability certification efforts can benefit both the seafood industry and consumers.

Click here to read my full written testimony on seafood certification.