Advanced fish stock assessment models

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Increasingly consumers want to buy fish that is caught sustainably - meaning that the fishery is not affecting the health of future fisheries. Although it can be difficult to decide if a fishery is sustainable, the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) and other organizations have developed detailed standards to help assess this. In Canada many fisheries have pursued certification with the International Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), which is a major organization involved in setting standards for sustainable fishing practices and certifying that fisheries meet these standards. MSC certified fish can result in better market access and improved prices to harvesters, leading to sustainable and more profitable fisheries in the long-term.