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SEMINAR: TODAY- Dr. David Agnew, Marine Stewardship Council, SLAB Seminar, 10:30-Noon

From: "Mark D. Fitchett" <mfitchett@rsmas.miami.edu>
Subject: SEMINAR: TODAY- Dr. David Agnew, Marine Stewardship Council, SLAB Seminar, 10:30-Noon
Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2013 07:58:28 -0500



MBF SEMINAR

10:30AM-12:00PM Wednesday January 9th
SLAB Seminar Room


Dr. David Agnew
Marine Stewardship Council - England


Dr. David Agnew is the Standards Director for the Marine Stewardship Council, who will deliver a presentation and hold a discussion on the role of certification in promoting sustainable fisheries.

He will review the certification system of the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) including the assessment process, benefits and costs associated with certification, and improvements to sustainability made in participating fisheries. He will close by outlining policy trends and strategic developments with respect to improving access to certification for data-limited fisheries.

David Agnew’s responsibilities include policy and standards development, research and monitoring, and strategic initiatives to enhance accessibility for developing country fisheries. He has broad interests in marine ecosystem and fisheries management issues worldwide.


Contact Faculty at RSMAS: Dr. Nelson Ehrhardt 305-773-1617






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Mark D. Fitchett
University of Miami
Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science
Marine Biology and Fisheries
4600 Rickenbacker Causeway
Miami, FL 33149
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