For more than 25 years fisheries, scientists, consumers and industry have been part of a collective effort to make sure our oceans are fished sustainably.
Since we were founded in 1997, fisheries responsible for nearly 16.5% of global wild marine catch have been certified to the MSC Fisheries Standard. Certification is helping to grow and maintain the number of sustainable fish populations.
To remain certified, fisheries have made more than 2,300 improvements to their performance and management to date.
Worldwide, approximately 48,000 sites, including supermarket chains, restaurants, fishmongers and hotels are now certified to sell seafood with the MSC blue fish tick label.
19.3%
2,362
20,910
different products sold globally with the MSC blue label in the UK financial year 2023-24
48,029
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Fisheries improving
As well as fishing healthy populations, fisheries must show they are managing their impacts on habitats and other marine species.
Traceable supply chains
Retailers, fishmongers and restaurants around the world are certified for traceability so fish sold with the MSC label can be traced to a sustainable fishery.