MRAG AMERICAS, INC.
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA

, covering operations and management for our observer and electronic monitoring programs. All of our divisions work in concert and overlap between divisions increases effective outputs. This structure provides a focused approach to delivering high quality products across a diverse range of specialist areas. Our capability to service an extensive array of resource management needs is further expanded through our network of associations and collaborations with internationally acclaimed experts from academic institutions and other private organizations worldwide. MRAG Americas is an accredited Conformity Assessment Body of the Marine Stewardship Council. MRAG Americas has offices in St. Petersburg, Florida (headquarters and corporate services); Danvers, Massachusetts; Seattle, Washington; and Anchorage, Alaska. Our clients include a broad range of government agencies, international organizations (World Bank, GEF, FAO), non-governmental organizations, foundations, and the fishing industry. US government agency clients include NOAA Fisheries; National Ocean Service; National Academy of Sciences; Atlantic States and Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commissions; and the Gulf, Caribbean, Pacific, and North Pacific Fishery Management Councils. MRAG Americas is part of the family of MRAG companies that includes MRAG Ltd, headquartered in the UK and MRAG Asia Pacific based in Australia. We share in the global MRAG philosophy of providing the highest level of excellence in independent scientific and technical consulting on the management of aquatic resources. Our expertise has been utilized for more than 30 years in designing and implementing integrated resource management systems in over 60 countries. MRAG Americas offers a strong capability to respond rapidly and effectively to needs in the Americas region. MRAG Americas MRAG Americas is a private consulting and auditing company focused on activities that support the conservation of marine and freshwater ecosystems through responsible, rational and sustainable use of fish and other aquatic resources. Our work is spread over four Client Service Divisions: the Fisheries Technical Division; the Fisheries Certification Division; the Seafood Sourcing Division; and the Fisheries Monitoring Division. In the Seafood Sourcing Division we conduct individualized, independent assessments of supply chain risks and sustainability, including traceability exercises and MSC and ASC Chain of Custody certifications; this is evidence-based work to support informed seafood sourcing choices by businesses and consumers. More recently, NOAA/NMFS proposed a voluntary Commerce Trusted Trader Program (CTTP). The CTTP is intended to lessen the administrative burden of SIMP for companies willing to undergo third party traceability audits. Companies that are already certified for MSC Chain of Custody or similar certification may find these audits to be the simplest way to comply with the SIMP. MRAG Americas is ASI accredited and therefore qualified to provide CTTP auditing services. We are monitoring the progress of the proposed rule. Check back here for updates and/or contact us for more details on how we can help you.