Get certified
The MSC, fisheries, retailers and food processors from around the globe are helping safeguard seafood supplies.
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Fisheries Program Revisions
The MSC is making changes to Version 3 of its Fisheries Standard to ensure it delivers the intended changes on the water.
The MSC Fisheries Standard
Our Standard is used to assess if a fishery is well-managed and sustainable, and reflects the most up-to-date understanding of internationally accepted fisheries science and management.
For certification bodies
Fisheries program documents
The MSC Fisheries Standard and essential documents for assessments.
Supporting documents
Forms, templates and other supporting materials for certifiers.
Translated documents
MSC program documents available in different languages.
MSC Improvement Program
Our Improvement Program supports fisheries to make measurable, independently verified progress towards certification.
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Supporting fisheries
The MSC provides tools and capacity building to support fishery improvement projects (FIPs).
Fisheries explain why they choose the MSC
Sustainable fisheries are important for the future
Ocean Stewardship Fund
The MSC awards grants for fishery improvements and important research in areas such as bycatch reduction, protecting marine habitats and climate change.
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Working with small-scale fisheries
We want to make sure that all fisheries – regardless of size and location – can use the MSC Fisheries Standard and operate sustainably.
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