Fishery

Ahold Delhaize USA Marks Sustainable Seafood Progress

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

QUINCY, Mass., June 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This World Oceans Day , Ahold Delhaize USA is celebrating its companies sustainable seafood progress, which now includes sustainably sourced seafood across each of the U.S. brands full assortments of seafood products.

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  • QUINCY, Mass., June 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This World Oceans Day , Ahold Delhaize USA is celebrating its companies sustainable seafood progress, which now includes sustainably sourced seafood across each of the U.S. brands full assortments of seafood products.
  • In 2018, Ahold Delhaize USA began a comprehensive initiative in partnership with the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) to support sustainable seafood efforts at its U.S. brands by working to vet and audit all seafood products on a continuous basis whether private brand or national brand to ensure they meet Ahold Delhaize USA companies rigorous sustainable seafood policy.
  • Ahold Delhaize USA has demonstrated great leadership with their approach to seafood sustainability, said Kyle Foley, Senior Program Manager at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute.
  • Their sustainable seafood policy is comprehensive in its scope, including all fresh, frozen, and canned seafood, and they implement strict traceability requirements of suppliers to ensure they know where their seafood is coming from.

On the 30th Anniversary of World Oceans Day, SeaWorld Announces Commitment to Support UN Sustainable Development Goal 14 'Life Below Water' with Nearly 60 Years of Taking Action to Protect Marine Animals and their Habitats

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"We're proud to stand with other marine advocacy organizations and global leaders in pledging our support and continued action for UN SDG 14 to protect marine habitats and the animals who call the ocean home."

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  • "We're proud to stand with other marine advocacy organizations and global leaders in pledging our support and continued action for UN SDG 14 to protect marine habitats and the animals who call the ocean home."
  • SDG 14 aims to promote conservation and the sustainable development of the oceans, seas, and marine resources.
  • 14.2Sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and acting for their restoration to achieve healthy and productive oceans.
  • In addition, the SeaWorld Conservation Fund has provided financial grants to other programs focused on coral conservation worldwide.

Yamaha Rightwaters™ Reports Annual Initiative Progress

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Yamaha Rightwaters recapped sustainability and conservation initiative progress from the past 12 months during 2022 Capitol Hill Oceans Week.

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  • Yamaha Rightwaters recapped sustainability and conservation initiative progress from the past 12 months during 2022 Capitol Hill Oceans Week.
  • In June of 2021, Yamaha Rightwaters announced support for the Ducks Unlimited Gulf Coast Initiative, which aims to restore more than 78,000 acres in coastal Louisiana and Texas.
  • In addition, Yamaha Rightwaters currently sponsors the Coastal Conservation Association-Maryland (CCAMD) Aquatic Invasive Species Count, a part fishing tournament, part citizen-science project.
  • Serving as the umbrella for all of Yamaha Marines sustainability projects, Yamaha Rightwaters officially launched on World Oceans Day 2019 and marks its three-year anniversary this week.

Shoppers change buying habits to support health of people and planet - global survey

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WASHINGTON, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New findings released today by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) show growing concern among the public around the world about the state of the world's ocean, as well as a rise in those saying their buying habits can make a difference to this threat.

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  • It found that almost 90% of global respondents, 82% in the U.S., expressed concern about the state of the ocean2.
  • This is a 7% increase from the last time the survey was run in early 2020.
  • Shop for sustainable seafood : Consumers can commit to buying MSC certified sustainable seafood when shopping this month and into the future.
  • Buying certified sustainable seafood also helps support the jobs and livelihoods of those working to preserve our ocean resources.

Mars Pet Nutrition Europe announces that 100% of the fish used in its pet food products is now sustainably sourced, per Mars' sustainable fish sourcing guidelines

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Brands that feature fish as part of their ingredients in Europe are SHEBA, WHISKAS, PEDIGREE, CESAR, PERFECT FIT, DREAMIES, CRAVE, JAMES WELLBELOVED, CHAPPIE, and KITEKAT.

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  • Brands that feature fish as part of their ingredients in Europe are SHEBA, WHISKAS, PEDIGREE, CESAR, PERFECT FIT, DREAMIES, CRAVE, JAMES WELLBELOVED, CHAPPIE, and KITEKAT.
  • Mars Pet Nutrition uses fish in its portfolio of pet food products as it enables pets to enjoy nutritionally balanced, healthy, and high-quality pet food.
  • Now that 100% of the fish we use in our pet food products in Europe is sustainably sourced aligned to our guidelines, pet parents can feel more confident about the sustainability of the choices they make for their pets.
  • The company continuously works with certifying organisations and industry experts around the world, to review, innovate, and scale its approach to more sustainable fish sourcing.

Mars Pet Nutrition Europe announces that 100% of the fish used in its pet food products is now sustainably sourced, per Mars' sustainable fish sourcing guidelines

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Brands that feature fish as part of their ingredients in Europe are SHEBA, WHISKAS, PEDIGREE, CESAR, PERFECT FIT, DREAMIES, CRAVE, JAMES WELLBELOVED, CHAPPIE, and KITEKAT.

Key Points: 
  • Brands that feature fish as part of their ingredients in Europe are SHEBA, WHISKAS, PEDIGREE, CESAR, PERFECT FIT, DREAMIES, CRAVE, JAMES WELLBELOVED, CHAPPIE, and KITEKAT.
  • Mars Pet Nutrition uses fish in its portfolio of pet food products as it enables pets to enjoy nutritionally balanced, healthy, and high-quality pet food.
  • Now that 100% of the fish we use in our pet food products in Europe is sustainably sourced aligned to our guidelines, pet parents can feel more confident about the sustainability of the choices they make for their pets.
  • The company continuously works with certifying organisations and industry experts around the world, to review, innovate, and scale its approach to more sustainable fish sourcing.

New Government of Canada legislation to give Indigenous peoples a stronger voice and strengthen the protection and conservation of historic places in Canada

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

The protection and conservation of historic places in Canada can and must be part of Canada's reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.

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  • The protection and conservation of historic places in Canada can and must be part of Canada's reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.
  • This will be Canada's first legislation of this kind and will result in a stronger voice for Indigenous peoples in determining the people, places and events considered to be of national historic significance and national historic interest in Canada.
  • In addition, the legislation will provide for transparent decision-making, sharing information with Canadians and parliamentarians, and sustainable protection of federally owned historic places.
  • The proposed legislation also provides a clear, coherent and transparent framework for the identification, evaluation and designation of historic places.

Newday Impact Launches Ocean Health ETF, Pledges 5% Donation to Non-Profit Working in Ocean Health

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Newday Impact, a San Francisco-based asset management and financial technology company that brings authentic responsible investing to those seeking investments that reflect their values, today launches the Newday Ocean Health ETF (NYSE: AHOY). The fund – Newday Impact's first exchange traded fund and one of the few ETFs dedicated to protecting and restoring healthy marine ecosystems – builds on the company's five years of impact investing and strong relationships with grassroots nonprofit organizations working to mitigate environmental damage to the world's oceans.

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  • Newday Impact has a policy to contribute a portion of revenues from its thematic portfolios to its nonprofit partners.
  • The EarthEcho team has also provided Newday Impact with important insights into ocean health and sustainability that the company uses in building its investment portfolios.
  • The Newday Ocean Health ETF was developed in partnership with Toroso Investments and Tidal ETF Services .
  • Backed by insightful research and recognized community leaders, Newday Impact offers portfolios addressing the major ESG issues in the world.

Walton Family Foundation Urges Action on Seafood Traceability Ahead of World Oceans Day

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WASHINGTON, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new Morning Consult poll commissioned by the Walton Family Foundation shows a majority of Americans (70%) want their seafood to be sourced sustainably and that Americans want to know where their food is processed (65%), an important step in ensuring seafood is sourced by companies with high environmental and human rights standards.

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  • Released ahead of World Oceans Day, this new data shows near-universal agreement on the need to protect the oceans, and that Americans are committed to sustainable seafood as a means of keeping the oceans' fragile ecosystem in balance.
  • "The challenges of climate change intersect with building resilient food systems in our world's oceans," said Moira Mcdonald, Environment Program Director at the Walton Family Foundation.
  • "At the Walton Family Foundation, we focus on sustainable seafood because we know that when you take care of the fish, you're necessarily taking care of everything else that matters in the ocean.
  • The Walton Family Foundation is, at its core, a family-led foundation.

Saving China's oceans, new Hope begins in Hong Kong's waters

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

HONG KONG, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hong Kong Southern Waters has been declared a Hope Spot (Hong Kong South Hope Spot) by international marine conservation non-profit, Mission Blue, in support of the Hong Kong government's commitment to protecting 30% of its waters by 2030.

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  • HONG KONG, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hong Kong Southern Waters has been declared a Hope Spot (Hong Kong South Hope Spot) by international marine conservation non-profit, Mission Blue , in support of the Hong Kong government's commitment to protecting 30% of its waters by 2030.
  • Dr. Sylvia Earle
    The Southern Waters of Hong Kong are a unique, highly connected enclave in the South China Sea.
  • Hong Kong South Hope Spot possesses exceptional biodiversity and lies within the historical migratory route for whales (e.g.
  • The Hong Kong South Hope Spot aims to increase the area to above the 30% commitment of the 30x30 global commitment.