Does Eco-Labeling Make Ecological Sense?
As part of the Luce Fellowship Program at UCSB, I worked with a group of fisheries scientists to assess the efficacy of eco-labeling on fish stock health. Fisheries around the world are collapsing, and identifying ways to sustainably consume fish is a major concern from both an ecological and economic standpoint. We found that eco-labeled certified stocks tend to have lower exploitation rates, thereby allowing for greater potential to rebuild stocks.