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| 2021 | The documentary 'Seaspiracy' critically examined the Marine Stewardship Council, arguing that its certification process offers a false sense of assurance to consumers. |
| 2018 | Open Seas and the National Trust for Scotland formally objected to MSC-certified scallop dredging practices. |
| 2016 | A leaked internal WWF document suggested that MSC might have relaxed sustainability requirements to increase its revenue from ecolabel licensing. |
| February 2011 | Several European WWF chapters objected to the certification of the Denmark North Sea plaice fishery, leading to implementation of a habitat protection strategy. |
| February 2010 | Environmental groups like the Sierra Club criticized MSC for certifying the British Columbia sockeye salmon fishery, despite declining stocks in the Fraser River. |
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