Overfishing, illegal and destructive fishing

Research suggests that MSC certification is an important tool for fishery managers and governments in addressing illegal, unregulated unreported fishing

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Treading a fine line between fishing and conservation

Our CEO, Rupert Howes, explains how the MSC is working with stakeholders to review requirements on fisheries’ interactions with endangered species.

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Biodiversity and fishing

Biodiversity is the variety of life on our planet. The MSC incentivises sustainable fishing practices to ensure impacts on ocean biodiversity are minimised.

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South Korea’s insatiable appetite for sustainable seafood

How the country has seen an eight-fold increase in MSC certified seafood sales over the last three years.

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Meet the Ocean Ambassadors

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Ocean Lives

Fishing is more than just a job, it forms the backbone of many communities. Read about passionate people bringing sustainable seafood to your plate and download our small-scale fisheries report.

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