We’ve been part of a team effort to keep oceans healthy and seafood sustainable for over 25 years. Read about the impact we and our partners have made in our latest reports.
A message from our CEO
"For almost three decades, the MSC has been part of a remarkable collective effort, working with leaders throughout the seafood sector to transform seafood markets, raise standards and drive positive change on the water. This year, we were honoured to be recognised by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization for our contribution to sustainable fisheries management. This recognition does not belong to the MSC alone, but to all our partners who – despite ongoing economic pressures and geopolitical tensions – remain steadfast in their commitments to sustainability.
More fisheries than ever have chosen to engage with the MSC Program – a total of 789 fisheries, representing almost a fifth of global wild marine catch. This year, we saw a record 115 recertifications, demonstrating the ongoing commitment of these fisheries, many of which have had to make significant improvements in the way they fish the ocean to maintain certification. Some have been recertified multiple times – like the New Zealand hoki fishery, which this year marked 25 years of MSC certification."
Rupert Howes, Chief Executive, Marine Stewardship Council
MSC REPORTS
FISHING FOR THE FUTURE
How sustainable fishing helps secure stocks and build long-term resilience
U.S. State of the Market Report 2026
This inaugural report highlights the growth and development of individual markets in the MSC's global sustainable seafood certification program. This US-based report examines availability by species and product category, identifies emerging trends, and profiles leading brands and retailers.
US TUNA MARKET ANALYSIS 2026
The US has seen a steady increase in MSC certified tuna products in the domestic market over the past five years. Our 2026 report highlights growth in the category over the last five years and the country's leading brands.
Small Pelagics Yearbook
Wherever you work along the seafood supply chain, the Small Pelagics Yearbook contains lots of useful information for everyone.
MSC Biodiversity Report
Well-managed sustainable fishing practices are vital to ensure the biodiversity and resilience of marine ecosystems. Learn more in Preserving ocean life: How sustainable fishing supports biodiversity.
MSC Canada Tuna Report
The volume of MSC certified tuna sold in Canada surged 582% in the two years ending in 2024. This report examines the positive impact of demand for sustainable tuna, the brands driving this transformation, and Canada's leadership position as a top-five global market for MSC certified tuna.
MSC Sustainable Tuna Yearbook 2024
This report provides a comprehensive summary of the state of global tuna stocks, the issues surrounding sustainable harvest, global market demand, and certified sustainable tuna fisheries.
October 2024
The State of the Water Report for Canada 2023
The State of the Water Report for Canada is the first of its kind and provides a detailed analysis of the positive effect that MSC certification is having on the fisheries that have chosen to be assessed against the MSC Fisheries Standard.
Blue foods: The role of sustainable fishing in feeding a growing population
Tackling over-fishing is a ‘win-win’: conserving our rich marine resources will enable more people to get the nutrients they need to live healthily, helping to improve livelihoods, safeguard marine ecosystems and reduce the environmental impacts of food production. This briefing gives an overview of the role of wild capture seafood in feeding a growing global population as part of the United Nations ‘blue transformation’ strategy.
Sustainable fishing, the MSC, and the Sustainable Development Goals
This briefing sets out the role of sustainable fishing and seafood certification in supporting sustainable development across environmental, social and economic goals. It summarizes an analysis of how engaging with the MSC’s program for sustainable fishing contributes to five SDGs, and how governments and businesses can access MSC tools and data to demonstrate their efforts towards delivering these shared targets.