The MSC's fishery certification program and seafood ecolabel recognise and reward sustainable fishing. We are a global organisation working with fisheries, seafood companies, scientists, conservation groups and the public to promote the best environmental choice in seafood.
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World’s largest wild scallop fishery enters MSC full assessment process
15 March 2010
The U.S. Atlantic sea scallop dredge fishery has entered full assessment for the internationally recognized MSC standard for sustainable fishing
First French fishery awarded MSC sustainability certification
15 March 2010
EURONOR, the French saithe fishery, based in Boulogne-sur-Mer, has just been awarded the MSC certificate for sustainable and well-managed fisheries following a 13-month assessment.
Southeast U.S. North Atlantic swordfish fishery enters MSC full assessment process
12 March 2010
The Southeast U.S. North Atlantic swordfish (Xiphias gladius) pelagic longline and handgear buoy line fishery represented by Day Boat Seafood LLC is entering full assessment in the Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) certification program for sustainable and well-managed fisheries.
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Healthy oceans - Benefits of certification
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