Fisheries in the MSC program
Find out about certified sustainable fisheries and those undergoing assessment against the MSC environmental standard for sustainable fishing.
Have your say
Get involved and comment on a fishery in assessement. Your input can help ensure well-informed, robust fisheries assessments.
Comment on an assessment
At each stage of a fishery assessment there is a chance for stakeholders to contribute - find out when and how.
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What is a fishery?
A ‘fishery’ in the MSC program may include one or more ‘units of certification’, defined by reference to target species and stock, geographic area, method, gear, practice and/or vessel type.
Why should I get involved?
If you are a stakeholder in a fishery, you are an essential source of information that will be needed to conduct a meaningful assessment of that fishery. Find out more about why you should get involved.
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.
Partner release: Report completes sustainability map of England’s 450+ inshore fisheries
Jun 08, 2013
UK Fisheries Minister, Richard Benyon has welcomed a report on the sustainability of England’s inshore fisheries.
