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Certified sustainable fishing

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is an international non-profit on a mission to end overfishing and ensure future generations have a healthy ocean and sustainable seafood.

The MSC in numbers

19.5%

of marine wild catch engaged with the MSC program
(certified, in assessment, and in the MSC Improvement Program)

789

fisheries engaged in the MSC program

675

improvements made by MSC certified fisheries in the last three years

A live cooking experience in Sydney

Meet Courtney Roulston and Daniel Rankin on Friday 23 October for live cooking at the Sydney Fish Market. Two standout food personalities, two distinct cooking styles and one shared love of great seafood, live at Sydney Seafood School.

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A live cooking experience in Sydney
Fisheries program revisions

Fisheries program revisions

The MSC is making changes to its Fisheries Standard and related scheme documents to ensure the intended changes on the water are delivered. 
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Enter our sustainable seafood giveaway

We’re giving one lucky winner a $500 gift card to the supermarket of their choice. That’s a whole lot of seafood with the MSC blue fish tick label!
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Help us protect seafood supplies and keep the oceans teeming with life now and for future generations.
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Overfishing explained

Discover the causes, effects and solutions to overfishing.
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Overfishing explained

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Teach and learn

Teach and learn

Improve ocean literacy with the MSC's teaching and learning resources and discover how we can all help keep our ocean healthy.

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Share a story

Read the inspirational sustainable fishery stories about passionate people fishing with the future in mind.

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Ocean sustainability as a way of life with Daniel Rankin

Ocean friendly choices with Daniel Rankin

18 September 2025

The surprising health benefits of seafood with Dr Joanna McMillan

Surprising health benefits of seafood

21 August 2025

Australia’s surging demand for sustainable seafood recognised through MSC award winners

MSC 2025 Award winners announced

07 March 2025

Sustainable fishing means more for Aotearoa New Zealand

Sustainable Fishing Means More NZ

08 June 2025

World Tuna Day: why there's hope for our oceans – and what you can do

Protecting tuna: a reason for hope

02 May 2025

A World-First for Sustainability - Australia’s Southern Bluefin Tuna Purse Seine Fishery Achieves MSC Certification

MSC Southern Bluefin Tuna Purse Seine Fishery

14 April 2025

From overfished to outstanding: The remarkable sustainability journey of MSC certified orange roughy

Orange roughy from overfished to outstanding

23 April 2025

Australia’s orange roughy fishery cleared for MSC certification by independent adjudicator

Independent adjudicator orange roughy ruling

21 March 2025

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