MSC's impact
Working with partners, the MSC program helps to bring about positive changes in the world's oceans and is transforming the seafood market to a sustainable basis.
Our theory of change
MSC's theory of change describes how our ecolabelling and certification program contributes to achieving our vision of the world’s oceans teeming with life, and seafood supplies safeguarded for this and future generations.
Environmental impacts of the MSC program
MSC has published a study into the environmental impacts of fisheries in the MSC program.
MSC around the world
Participation in the MSC program is growing fast. Find out about the fisheries and seafood companies getting involved around the world.
Joint-marketing campaigns
MSC works closely with commercial partners to build awareness in the industry and with consumers.
MSC's Annual Report
The MSC's Annual Report gives an overview of highlights and activities over the past financial year.
Side orders
Get involved!
You can contribute to the positive impact of the MSC program, find out how...
MSC in numbers
The number of fisheries and businesses engaged in the program; MSC and best practice; MSC offices.
Latest news
Lake Erie multi-species fishery in Canada enters MSC assessment
Jun 18, 2013
The Lake Erie multi-species commercial fishery has entered into independent, third-party assessment against the MSC principles and criteria.
India's Ashtamudi Estuary short-neck clam fishery enters MSC assessment
Jun 12, 2013
The traditional fishery for short-neck clams in India's Ashtamudi Estuary, Kerala's second largest estuarine system, has entered into full MSC assessment.
Monterey Bay Aquarium rates MSC certified seafood as recommended buy
Jun 11, 2013
Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch will now describe all MSC certified fisheries as "buy recommendations" to all its partners and to consumers.
