Fisheries Sustainability
The fish oil ONC uses is a byproduct of the fish meal industry from the anchovy and sardine fishery in Peru. These are the ocean's smallest, cleanest fish and they are very rich in Omega-3 EPA/DHA.
The fishery is based in the Peruvian upwelling region, where the cold Antarctic waters meet the steep continental shelf off South America's west coast. It's one of the purest, richest marine environments in the world.
The Peruvian fishery is highly regulated and protected to ensure bio-diversity and sustainability. In fact, the region has maintained a consistent fish population for more than 30 years. ONC has worked closely with the Association of Peruvian Anchovy Producers to discuss and support opportunities for the fisheries to obtain Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification - which promotes responsible and sustainable fishing practices. The producers are now actively pursuing certification and ONC is committed to providing on-going support for this initiative.
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