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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

20.3%

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

738

fisheries engaged in the MSC program

2,625

improvements made by MSC certified fisheries

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The MSC awards almost $2 million to fisheries and research projects worldwide

$2 million boost to end overfishing

17 July 2024

Sustainable seafood myths exposed

Sustainable seafood myths exposed

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At least one Notice of Objection has been received for the Australia Orange Roughy Fishery

Objection to Australia Orange Roughy

12 July 2024

Takeouts from Wellington’s World Ocean Day launch

Takeouts from Wellington’s World Ocean Day launch

07 June 2024

Australia Orange Roughy Fishery recommended for certification

Australia Orange Roughy Fishery recommended for certification

20 June 2024

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“Gen Z's seafood gap needs attention” experts speak out

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Sustainable Food and Fashion

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