The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is an international nonprofit dedicated to protecting the ocean and safeguarding seafood supplies for the future. For over 20 years, the MSC has worked with fisheries, scientists, seafood companies, and seafood shoppers to build a Big Blue Future and ensure that seafood can be enjoyed now and for generations to come.
This National Seafood Month, let’s work together to realize a Big Blue Future by looking for the MSC blue fish label when shopping for seafood.
Take a look at our all-new "Where to Buy" page to help you find certified sustainable seafood near you!
Sustainable seafood plays a vital role in feeding our growing global population and maintaining the health of our ocean. So, what is sustainable seafood?
As concerns over climate change and questions about seafood sustainability grow, it's more important than ever to have conversations with your loved ones about ways to protect our ocean's health.
Fishermen, retailers, and consumers are more committed to sustainable seafood than ever before, says the MSC's 2020-21 Annual Report.
Chef Gregory is a Top Chef runner up and judge, published author, and strong advocate for sustainable seafood. He is passionate about continuing his seafood education as a chef and sharing the importance of sustainable seafood with Americans.
Tiare is a Pacific halibut fish harvester, marine conservationist, former participant in the UN Food Champions Network, commercial diver, underwater photographer, and artist. She’s written several articles for the MSC about the important role sustainable seafood plays in global food security, and what it’s like to both conserve and catch fish.
Chef Charlotte has been with the MSC since 2017. She is the CEO and founder of Scout Canning and is passionate about seafood education. She creates engaging online content on a wide range of topics from how to thaw and cook various types of seafood, to what to look for when shopping, to recipes and how-to guides.
As people learn more about the sustainable seafood movement, we’re asked more and more questions. Here, we’ve shared some commonly asked questions about the Marine Stewardship Council and the larger world of sustainable seafood:
The MSC is fortunate to benefit from the generous support of donors who share our mission and vision. We also receive funds when our partners choose to use the blue MSC label as a mark of the sustainability of their products.
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