Billions of people around the world depend on the fishing industry for both their food and livelihoods.
For many, sustainable fishing is a necessity, not a luxury. The alternatives are poverty, malnutrition, and hunger.
With an increasing global population and challenges like climate change, sustainable fishing is vital to safeguarding food security and the livelihoods of millions of people around the world.
According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (UN FAO):
3.1 billion
people get at least 20% of their daily animal protein intake from fish
36 million+
people employed directly in wild capture fishing sector
7.3%
of the global population relies on fisheries for their livelihood
Sustainable fishing, sustainable communities
The MSC encourages responsible fisheries management and sustainable practices to protect the future of fishing communities.Fishing is often a family business – future generations will only benefit if oceans remain healthy. Responsible fishers are choosing to fish sustainably in order to pass on their treasured way of life. 37% of the world’s population live in coastal communities where whole families are often employed in fishing. Women account for most of the workers in secondary marine-related activities such as fish processing and marketing.
Buying MSC certified fish and seafood helps sustain the livelihoods of those fishing responsibly.
Stories from the water
