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MSC Stakeholders tell us their top concerns

26 January 2026

The MSC’s evolving approach to forced and child labour
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MSC’s approach to forced and child labour

19 December 2025

MSC recognised by UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization for leadership in sustainable fishing
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MSC recognised by UN FAO

16 October 2025

We want your views on the MSC: Stakeholder Survey 2025
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We want your views on the MSC

20 August 2025

What the FAO’s latest report tells us about sustainable fishing: Six takeaways
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Six takeaways from the FAO's 2025 report

04 July 2025

The need for a sea change in ocean protection and sustainable seafood
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A sea change is required for ocean protection

11 June 2025

South African hake trawl fishery pioneers sustainability initiatives through innovation and collaboration
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South African Hake - Innovative initiatives

26 May 2025

Argentine red shrimp fishery achieves MSC certification after decade of sustainability efforts
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Argentine shrimp fishery MSC certified

04 April 2025

Revisions to the MSC Objections Process
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Revisions to the Objections Process

27 February 2025

Senegalese fishery becomes first-ever MSC certified in West Africa
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Senegalese fishery becomes first-ever MSC certified in West Africa

14 November 2024

Remember the Ocean: Prioritising Marine Biodiversity at COP 16
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Prioritising Marine Biodiversity at COP 16

28 October 2024

MSC launches its Improvement Program
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MSC launches its Improvement Program

29 October 2024

Landmark achievements in tuna fisheries: WCPO skipjack and North Pacific albacore implement world-leading harvest strategies
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Landmark achievements in tuna fisheries

23 October 2024

World first for newly certified South African tuna fishery
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World first for South African tuna fishery

09 August 2024

£500,000 GBP awarded to fishery improvements and research projects through the MSC’s Ocean Stewardship Fund
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£500,000 awarded to fishery research projects

20 July 2024

Six takeaways about the state of the world’s fisheries
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Six takeaways about the state of the world’s fisheries

14 June 2024

Japan celebrates first tuna purse seine fishery to meet MSC Standard

Japanese tuna purse seine fishery certified

18 May 2024

Protecting deep-sea dwelling skates in an Australian toothfish fishery

Protecting deep-sea dwelling skates

14 May 2024

Papua New Guinea Rock Lobster: Traditional fishing brings sustainable rewards

Papua New Guinea Rock Lobster certified

08 May 2024

Five things to know about the World Fisheries Congress 2024

Five things to know about the World Fisheries Congress 2024

23 February 2024

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