We’ve been part of a team effort to keep oceans healthy and seafood sustainable for more than 25 years. Read about the impact we and our partners have made in our latest Annual Report and our Preserving ocean life report.
Preserving ocean life 2025
The ocean sustains life on earth and underwater, yet the richness of its biodiversity remains threatened. The latest science indicates that biodiversity is declining faster than at any time in history.
But across the globe, fisheries are working to minimise harm to the ecosystems they work in as they provide protein-rich food for millions.
Our latest report is packed with data, stories and case studies demonstrating how fishing sustainably can support biodiversity.
Annual Report 2023-24
Despite the challenges of persistent high inflation and the cost-of-living crisis, our partners’ commitment to sustainable seafood remains stable. Over the past year we have seen steady growth in consumer awareness of the MSC label, sales of MSC labelled seafood, and fishery engagement with the MSC program.
Between 2023 and 2024, the number of fisheries engaged in the MSC program increased from 674 to 716. This growth contributed to an additional 460,000 tonnes of engaged catch, which brings the total catch weight to 15,480,000 tonnes, or 19.3% of all wild marine catch.
Many more highlights are included inside. Download the report for:
- Features on key species groups: Whitefish, tuna, lobster, salmon, prawn and shrimp and octopus and squid.
- Delivering impact: Fishery improvements and research, from the Ocean Stewardship Fund to In-Transition fisheries and Pathway projects.
- Raising awareness: Our work with partners to raise awareness and understanding of the importance of sustainable fishing and building demand for MSC certified seafood.
- Tracking consumer attitudes: Our consumer survey the latest consumer attitudes to ocean health, seafood consumption and ecolabels.
- World firsts: The first ever certified sustainable conch fishery, plus the first In-Transition fishery to be certified.
Celebrating Leadership in Sustainable Fishing
Supplementary information
| Date of issue: | 15 October 2024 |
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PDF - 1 MB
| Date of issue: | 15 October 2024 |
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XLSX - 1 MB
Species yearbooks
Previous annual reports
| Description: | Celebrating and supporting sustainable fisheries |
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| Language: | English |
| Date of issue: | 01 October 2020 |
PDF - 7 MB
Science and Standards reports
| Description: | An updated review of the Marine Stewardship Council program and the improvements made by MSC certified fisheries around the world. |
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| Language: | English |
| Date of issue: | 08 June 2019 |
| Date effective: | 08 June 2019 |
PDF - 8 MB
