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We’ve been part of a team effort to keep oceans healthy and seafood sustainable for 25 years. Read about the impact we and our partners have made in our latest Annual Report.

Annual Report 2021-2022

In 2021-22, despite disruption and difficulties caused by the global pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the sustainable seafood industry has shown great resilience. We saw certified seafood catch increase to 12 million tonnes: about 15% of all wild marine catch.

This year also marks 25 years since the MSC was founded. Our report reflects on the enormous progress certified fisheries and commercial partners have made over that past quarter-century.  

Download the report for:

  • Features on key species groups, including: white fish, small pelagics, tuna, octopus and squid, crab and lobster, salmon, prawn and shrimp, bivalves and seaweed.
  • Small-scale and developing region fisheries: An overview of how the Pathway to Sustainability projects and the In-Transition to MSC program are increasing accessibility.
  • What you think: Overviews of our global stakeholder and consumer survey results.
  • The Ocean Stewardship Fund: How grants have helped vital research on sea urchins, crabs and seabirds and habitats, from Greenland to Indonesia. 
  • A new Standard: The imminent launch of the MSC Fisheries Standard version 3.0, following our most comprehensive review yet.

MSC Annual Report 2021-22

Recognizing and rewarding sustainable fishing

MSC Sustainable Tuna Handbook

Updated in 2021, this handbook provides a comprehensive summary of the state of global tuna stocks, the issues surrounding sustainable harvest, global market demand, and certified sustainable tuna fisheries. It was developed with input from major tuna producers and brands and aims to guide those who source and buy tuna towards sustainable choices.

2021 Sustainable Tuna Handbook

This handbook reviews the complexities of sustainable tuna fishing and the global tuna supply chain.

Previous reports

MSC Annual Report 2021-22 Supplementary Information
Date of issue: 18 October 2022
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MSC Annual Report 2021-22 Supplementary Data
Date of issue: 18 October 2022
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MSC Annual Report 2021-22
Description: Our report reflects on the enormous progress certified fisheries and commercial partners have made over that past quarter-century since the MSC was founded.
Date of issue: 18 October 2022
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MSC Annual Report 2020-21
Description: An annual review of the MSC and work our fishery and supply chain partners are doing to improve the way our oceans are fished.
Date of issue: 18 October 2021
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MSC Annual Report 2019-20
Description: Celebrating and supporting sustainable fisheries
Date of issue: 18 October 2020
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MSC Annual Report 2018-19
Description: Working together for thriving oceans.
Date of issue: 18 October 2019
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MSC Annual Report 2017-18
Description: Seafood for future generations.
Date of issue: 18 October 2018
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MSC Global Impacts Update 2019
Description: An updated review of the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) program and the improvements made by MSC certified fisheries around the world.
Date of issue: 01 May 2018
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MSC Annual Report 2016-17
Description: A 20th anniversary review of the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) program and the progress and improvements made by MSC certified fisheries around the world.
Date of issue: 18 October 2017
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MSC Global Impacts Report 2017
Description: A 20th anniversary review of the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) program and the progress and improvements made by MSC certified fisheries around the world.
Date of issue: 01 May 2017
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MSC Global Impacts Update 2019
Description: An updated review of the Marine Stewardship Council program and the improvements made by MSC certified fisheries around the world.
Language: English
Date of issue: 08 June 2019
Date effective: 08 June 2019
Download download file PDF - 8 MB
MSC Global Impacts Report 2017
Description: A 20th anniversary review of the Marine Stewardship Council program and the progress and improvements made by MSC certified fisheries around the world.
Language: English
Date of issue: 01 June 2017
Download download file PDF - 7 MB

 

 

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