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MSC Launches Global Initiative to Accelerate Sustainability in Fisheries

This initiative complements existing Fishery Improvement Projects (FIPs), which operate globally, and the MSC Program has the specific ultimate goal of helping fisheries achieve MSC certification.

29 October 2024

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MSC to explore future of sustainable seafood at National Seafood Expo in China

Marine Stewardship Council representatives and other industry leaders from across the world are set to descend on Qingdao to host a Future Forum discussion on seafood, as part of the China National Seafood Expo.

28 October 2024

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Appetite for sustainable seafood resilient despite tough economic times

Support for sustainable fishing and seafood from retailers and consumers remains resilient despite ongoing cost of living crises globally according to the MSC’s latest Annual Report.

15 October 2024

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Whitefish remains vanguard of sustainable seafood market

Whitefish fisheries including pollock, cod, haddock and hake, remain at the forefront of the sustainable seafood market, with almost three quarters of the global whitefish catch engaged with the MSC's sustainable seafood program at the end of 2023.

07 October 2024

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New round of MSC funding supports research to help fisheries safeguard stocks and minimise impact on wildlife

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) today (17 July 2024) announced 32 new grants through its Ocean Stewardship Fund (OSF) supporting projects from India, Indonesia, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua and Peru.

17 July 2024

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Environmental concerns prompting almost half of consumers to switch diets, amid growing anxiety about state of the ocean

Nearly half of shoppers who are changing what they eat are doing so because of concerns about the environment according to a new global survey by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), released ahead of the UN’s World Oceans Day on Saturday (8 June).

07 June 2024

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Ben Tre clam fishery in Vietnam achieves MSC certification for third time

The Ben Tre clam fishery in Vietnam has achieved MSC certification for the third time, which the Marine Stewardship Council, an international non-profit, says marks a significant triumph for the Mekong Delta’s fishing community.

28 May 2024

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AGAC fishery becomes first in world to achieve Marine Stewardship Council certification for skipjack tuna from all four oceans

The Asociación de Grandes Atuneros Congeladores (AGAC) has received Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification for its skipjack tuna in the Atlantic, making it the first fishery in the world to receive the sustainability certification for the same species in all four oceans.

24 April 2024

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Seaweed products from UNESCO biodiversity spot to feature both MSC and ASC ecolabels

Sinan Bada, a producer located in Shinan County, will cultivate the first seaweed that will use both MSC and ASC ecolabels on products.

27 July 2023

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Warming seas in North East Atlantic could harm key fish stocks

The combined impact of the record-breaking marine heat wave in the North Atlantic on top of warming seas linked to accelerated climate change could have a significant impact on iconic pelagic fish species in the North East Atlantic, warns the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), the NGO that sets a global standard for sustainable fishing.

24 July 2023

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McDonald’s China adds MSC ecolabel to its sustainable seafood menu

McDonald’s China and the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) have announced that the restaurant chain will now include the blue MSC ecolabel on its menu.

15 June 2023

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Millions missing out on vital nutrients due to overfishing

New figures from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) show that ending overfishing could provide nutrition for millions of additional people, helping to prevent serious and life-threatening health conditions.

08 June 2023

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The MSC’s Ocean Stewardship Fund awards US$930,000 to 26 sustainable fishing projects

Tagging sharks to monitor their survival rates, using specialist equipment to release endangered turtles and deterring seabirds with LED lights are amongst the projects being funded in 2023 by the Ocean Stewardship Fund (OSF).

10 May 2023

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MSC sets out strategy for expansion of sustainable seafood

MSC reports significant commitments to fisheries’ sustainability in Latin America and Indonesia, supported by strong market growth in Southern Europe, North American and Japan

25 April 2023

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Global Impacts 2017

Global Impacts 2017

Our Global Impacts Report showcases the progress and improvements delivered by certified fisheries around the world.

Certified supply chains

Certified supply chains

Certified supply chains Retailers, fishmongers and restaurants around the world are certified to the MSC Chain of Custody Standard to ensure seafood sold with the MSC blue label comes from a certified sustainable fishery

Monitoring our impact

Monitoring our impact

The MSC monitoring and evaluation program works to understand the environmental and social impacts of the MSC.