Marine Stewardship Council

The oceans support thousands of amazing species and are vital for human life and livelihoods. Today, sustainable fishing helps to protect our oceans for the future.

Healthy oceans

The oceans today

Well managed and sustainable fishing is essential for healthy oceans, livelihoods and economies worldwide. Our oceans are under more pressure than ever from human and environmental impacts.

Ecolabels make a difference

Buy MSC-labelled products to know you are making a difference. Your purchase rewards fisheries that support healthy marine environments for today and tomorrow.

Get involved

There are many ways you can get involved and make a positive difference with the Marine Stewardship Council - find out how.

Be part of the solution

Together we can make a positive difference. Find out about our solution for sustainable seafood.

MSC's impact

Find out how our seafood partners are helping to shift seafood markets towards sustainability.

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Ecolabels make a difference

14 February 2008

Buy MSC-labelled products to know you are making a difference. Your purchase rewards fisheries that support healthy marine environments for today and tomorrow.

Get involved

01 February 2008

There are many ways you can get involved and make a positive difference with the Marine Stewardship Council - find out how.

Latest news

Focus on MSC as Alvin's Guide to Good Business goes to Japan

26 February 2010

Alvin Hall joins Rupert Howes and the fishers and retailers who are transforming the world's seafood markets on a voyage of discovery in BBC documentary.

Marine Stewardship Council appoints three new Independent Adjudicators

09 February 2010

In line with the rapid growth of fisheries entering its seafood ecolabel and certification programme, the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has increased the number of Independent Adjudicators that are available to review and resolve contested certifier decisions.

Marine Stewardship Council welcomes new Trustee

26 January 2010

The Trustees of the MSC welcome the appointment of Gregory S. Stone, Ph.D.to the MSC Board.