The MSC in numbers
19%
of marine wild catch engaged with the MSC program (certified or in assessment)
2,000
improvements made by MSC certified fisheries by the end of March 2022
95%
of certified fisheries have made improvements in practice
US$100 million goal to scale up sustainable fishing
With the ocean under enormous pressure, the MSC is responding by funding innovative research and supporting fisheries at all stages on the path to sustainability.
What is the Blue Transformation?
Learn how food from our oceans can help address the challenges of food security and nutrition. Hear a keynote address from the UN FAO's Manuel Barange at our Seafood Futures Forum.
Witness to Climate Change: Mexico red sea urchin fishery
What does the blue MSC Label mean?
Fisheries
Why get your fishery MSC certified?
Certification ensures sustainable resources and livelihoods for future generations.
Fishery certification guide
What's needed to achieve MSC certification.
In-Transition to MSC program
For fisheries not yet ready to enter assessment against our Standard.
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.