MSC Certification
A Proudly Sustainable Fishery
Discover the highly sustainable West Coast albacore fishery, where responsible fishing practices meet environmental stewardship.
Our Vessels
The Western Fishboat Owners Association (WFOA) and American Albacore Fishing Association (AAFA) share a joint MSC certification for the North and South Pacific Albacore jig and bait pole fishery. Our list of current MSC Certified vessels can be found here below. AAFA maintains their list separately.
This list is updated regularly, please contact us with any questions or concerns.
The MSC mission
The Marine Stewardship Council is a nonprofit with the goal of ending overfishing globally. By becoming certified by the MSC, we are showing that our fishery meets best practices for sustainable fishing. Learn more at https://www.msc.org/en-us
Our methods
Our albacore fishery employs selective and sustainable fishing methods consisting of jig fishing and bait and pole techniques. These methods minimize bycatch and reduce environmental impact, ensuring the health of marine ecosystems.
Jig fishing uses lures to attract albacore to individual lines which are then pulled in via pulley or by hand. 
Pole and line techniques use a simple pole with a single hook to catch one fish at a time. Bait is often used to attract fish and encourage them to bite.
These methods allow for selective targeting of fish with no bycatch and no negative impacts to the sea floor.
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