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The MSC in numbers

19%

of marine wild catch engaged with the MSC program (certified, in assessment, suspended, and in-transition)

2,225

improvements made by MSC certified fisheries by the end of March 2023

95%

of certified fisheries have made improvements in practice

The Chain of Custody Standard Review

Every three to five years we review our Standard. This enables us to respond to stakeholder concerns, market changes and advances in supply chain traceability best practice. 

Our latest review is underway as of September 2023. 
The Chain of Custody Standard Review
A year in sustainable fishing

A year in sustainable fishing

The MSC publishes its annual report for 2022-23

Marine heatwaves and sustainable fishing

What are marine heatwaves? What causes them? What are the effects and how can fisheries deal with them?
Marine heatwaves and sustainable fishing

Ocean Stewardship Fund projects

The Decision: A tuna fishery’s quest for sustainability

The Decision: A tuna fishery’s quest for sustainability

Fisheries

Ocean lives

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.