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ATLANTO-SCANDIAN HERRING STOCK DRIVEN TO CRITICAL LEVELS

The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) has advised that
a steep cut of 44% in catches is required.

Read the story


THE MSC IN NUMBERS


19%

of marine wild catch engaged with the MSC program (certified, in assessment,
suspended, and in-transition)


2,225

improvements made by MSC certified fisheries by the end of March 2023


95%

of certified fisheries have made improvements in practice


THE CHAIN OF CUSTODY STANDARD REVIEW

Every three to five years we review our Standard. This enables us to respond to
stakeholder concerns, market changes and advances in supply chain traceability
best practice. 

Our latest review is underway as of September 2023. 

Find out more



A YEAR IN SUSTAINABLE FISHING

The MSC publishes its annual report for 2022-23
Read our summary


MARINE HEATWAVES AND SUSTAINABLE FISHING

What are marine heatwaves? What causes them? What are the effects and how can
fisheries deal with them?
Read our explainer



OCEAN STEWARDSHIP FUND PROJECTS


REDUCING SAWFISH INTERACTIONS IN AUSTRALIA

Reducing sawfish and sea snake bycatch in the Northern Prawn fishery through
gear modifications.




IMPROVING DATA ON SEABIRD INTERACTIONS IN ALASKA

A new app is to be developed and trialled in the Alaska salmon fishery to gather
data on seabird interactions.




GENETIC TESTING TO IDENTIFY OCTOPUS SPECIES IN MADAGASCAR

A PhD Student will carry out DNA analysis to confirm the species present in
catch from the Southwest Madagascar fishery.




THE CHALLENGES FACING NORTH EAST ATLANTIC PELAGICS EXPLAINED

Play The challenges facing North East Atlantic pelagics explained


WHAT DOES THE BLUE MSC LABEL MEAN?

Read more


FISHERIES


WHY GET YOUR FISHERY MSC CERTIFIED?

Certification ensures sustainable resources and livelihoods for future
generations.




FISHERY CERTIFICATION GUIDE

What's needed to achieve MSC certification.




IN-TRANSITION TO MSC PROGRAM

For fisheries not yet ready to enter assessment against our Standard.




OCEAN LIVES

Fishing is more than just a job, it forms the backbone of many communities. Read
about passionate people bringing sustainable seafood to your plate and download
our small-scale fisheries report.
Read the fishers' stories

Image Credits

'Waitrose MSC certified mussels at fish counter', MSC, MSC certified mussels at
fish counter, Waitrose, UK

'James Strawbridge, friends and family by David Loftus', © David Loftus, Chef
James Strawbridge, friends and family.


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MSC GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS

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