Alaska Salmon Fishery Closes Hatchery-Related Conditions on Marine Stewardship Council Certificate in Latest Audit
The Alaska salmon fishery successfully closed five hatchery-related conditions as part of its Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certificate, according to the latest audit conducted by assessor MRAG Americas.
12 February 2025
Alaska Salmon Marks a Quarter Century of Engagement with the Marine Stewardship Council
The Alaska salmon fishery today achieved its recertification against the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Fisheries Standard – the fishery’s fifth certification, marking 25 years of engagement with the MSC program.
12 November 2024
Albacore and yellowfin are the first MSC certified sustainable tuna species in Atlantic Canada
New tuna species and gears added as part of the successful re-certification of Atlantic Canada longline and harpoon swordfish
11 January 2024
First Inland Fishery in the US Achieves Third Party Sustainability Certification
Utah’s Great Salt Lake brine shrimp fishery has officially achieved the Marine Stewardship Council's (MSC) sustainable wild fishery certification, making it the first inland fishery in the United States to earn this prestigious certification.
15 May 2023
American Tuna, Inc. Awarded Ocean Sustainability Award
24 August 2022
MSC appoints new director to lead US program
28 July 2022
Wild Alaska Pollock Named a 2021 MSC US Ocean Champion
20 January 2022
EcoFish Founders Awarded a 2021 MSC US Ocean Champion Award
07 December 2021
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What is sustainable fishing?
Sustainable fishing means leaving enough fish in the ocean, respecting habitats and ensuring people who depend on fishing can maintain their livelihoods.
What does the MSC label mean?
The blue fish label is only applied to wild fish or seafood from fisheries certified to the MSC standard, a scientific measure of sustainable fishing.
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