It's been said that a rising tide raises all ships, and at The Town Dock, we take that sentiment to heart. We believe progress happens through partnership. That's why we stay actively involved with organizations across the seafood industry and in our local community.
By sharing our knowledge and learning alongside others, we help shape best practices while staying closely connected to what's coming next. It's how we keep our standards high, our perspective fresh, and our roots firmly grounded.
As calamari is the official appetizer of the state of Rhode Island, we are happy to be a Rhode Island Seafood partner. Rhode Island has so much to offer when it comes to seafood selection. We help promote better access to local seafood and the economic growth of Rhode Island's commercial fishing and seafood industries.
The MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) is an international nonprofit organization established to set global standards for sustainable fishing practices and to ensure an ocean full of life today, tomorrow and always. In short, it is the world's most credible standard for sustainable wild-caught seafood. Our partnership with MSC means that our product is caught at a level that allows fish populations and the ecosystems on which they depend to remain healthy and productive for the future.
The Commercial Fisheries Research Foundation (CFRF) is a non-profit, private foundation dedicated to conducting research that assists in the achievement of sustainable fisheries through the generation of better information and effective technologies. Its work is for the benefit of individuals and businesses dependent on commercial fishing, consumers of seafood, and the public good. Our partnership with CFRF helps us keep informed on the topics and issues facing the RI Commercial Fishing industry and allows us to take action when changes to processes are necessary.
The Town Dock is not only involved in associations in Rhode Island, but many others throughout the United States. The California Fisheries and Seafood Institute is the nation's largest regional organization that represents members of the consumer seafood supply industry. They are the voice of the Consumer Seafood Supply Industry, and our participation allows us to keep informed on issues and standards that may have an impact on our valued customers.
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