Driving change - the MSC's collective impact

For 20 over years fisheries, scientists, consumers and industry have been part of a collective effort to make sure our oceans are fished sustainably. These efforts are measured by real change on the water.

Since we were founded in 1997, nearly 15% of the world’s marine catch has been certified to the MSC Sustainability Standard. Certification is helping to grow and maintain the number of sustainable fish populations.

To remain certified, fisheries have made over 1,700 improvements to their practices and management to date.

Globally, more than 38,000 locations, including supermarket chains, restaurants, fishmongers, and hotels are now certified to sell seafood with the blue MSC blue fish label.

Over

of marine wild catch engaged with the MSC program (certified or in assessment)

Over

improvements made by MSC certified fisheries by the end of 2019

of certified fisheries have made improvements in practice

More than

different products sold globally with the MSC blue label in the UK financial year 2019-20 (1 April 2019 - 31 March 2020)

Approximately

sites around the world selling certified sustainable seafood

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Fisheries improving

As well as fishing healthy populations, fisheries must show they are managing their impacts on habitats and other marine species.

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Traceable supply chains

Retailers, fishmongers and restaurants around the world are certified for traceability so fish sold with the MSC label can be traced to a sustainable fishery.

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Fisheries improving

Traceable supply chains