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.
More than 48,000 sites, including supermarket chains, restaurants, fishmongers and hotels are now certified to sell seafood with the MSC blue 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
Fisheries improving
Ocean Stewardship Fund
Fishers' stories: the lives behind the MSC label
Fishing for the Future Report 2024
The Fishing for the Future Report for Australia is the first of its kind and provides a detailed analysis of the positive environmental impacts made by fisheries that have chosen to be assessed against the MSC Fisheries Standard since 2000.
