Marine Stewardship Council

Marine Stewardship Council

Marine Stewardship Council

Today, sustainable fishing helps to protect our oceans for the future. The MSC is partnering with sustainable fisheries across the globe, from large-scale industrial fisheries to small artisanal fisheries, to drive the market for sustainable seafood.

Reaching out to fisheries in South America

Certified fisheries

Meet the pioneering certified fisheries that have met the MSC environmental standard for sustainable fishing and discover how they demonstrated their sustainability.

Fisheries in assessment

Find out about fisheries currently undergoing assessment against the MSC environmental standard for sustainable fishing and track their progress.

Fisheries in trial assessments

Follow 7 data-limited fisheries undergoing assessment using new guidelines developed to ensure all fisheries have access to the MSC program.

Certified fisheries on the map

Visit certified sustainable fisheries on the map and find out more about them.

Have your say

Comment on a fishery in assessement. Your input can help ensure well-informed, robust assessments.

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Recent news

04 December 2008

Maine Lobster Fishery Seeks Certification to MSC Sustainability Standard

The Maine lobster trap fishery has begun full assessment for MSC certification.

12 November 2008

Dutch Fisheries Organisation gill and tangle net sole fishery enters assessment for MSC

The Dutch Fisheries Organisation's gill and tangle net fishery for Dover sole has entered full assessment for MSC certification.