Get certified! Fisheries
Find out what's involved in getting certified to the MSC standard - which fisheries are eligible, how to become eligible, how it works and what the benefits are.
Benefits of MSC certification
There are many demonstrable benefits of MSC certification, from access to new markets to gaining a competitive edge. Read real examples from certified fisheries.
The fishery assessment process
What is involved, how much does it cost, how long could it take and who does what? Find out what is involved at each step of the fishery assessment process.
Technical assistance for fishery improvements
To get certified, fisheries must meet the MSC environmental standard for sustainable fishing. If your fishery doesn’t yet meet the MSC standard, there are tools and fishery consultants available to help.
Eligible fisheries
Find out which fisheries are eligible to be assessed.
After certification
Certification is a beginning, not an end. Find out how to reap the benefits of certification and how to help your buyers use the MSC ecolabel.

