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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 2010/11

The MSC's Annual Report gives an overview of highlights and activities over the past financial year.

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Get involved!

24 July 2008

You can contribute to the positive impact of the MSC program, find out how.

MSC in numbers

17 December 2009

The number of fisheries and businesses engaged in the program; MSC and best practice; MSC offices.

Latest news

Basque company Pescafria-Pesquera Rodríguez SA first Spanish fishery to obtain MSC certification for sustainable fishing

02 February 2012

The Marine Stewardship Council[1] today announced that Pescafria-Pesquera Rodríguez has been awarded MSC sustainable fishing certification, making PESCAFRIA the first Spanish fishery and the first European Union Barents Sea cod fishery to be awarded this distinction.

Flatfish Ltd to bring first MSC certified plaice to UK market

31 January 2012

Flatfish Limited, Grimsby has worked together with Jubilee Company Limited and Grimsby Fish Market to secure Marine Stewardship Council certification to become the first suppliers of MSC certified North Sea Plaice to the UK market.

Ian’s awarded MSC certification and adds ecolabel to packaging of allergy-friendly fish sticks

25 January 2012

Ian’s, a leading producer of all-natural, allergy-friendly convenience foods, has received MSC Chain of Custody certification for its Wheat-Free, Gluten-Free Fish Sticks.

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