Press Releases
Iberian sardine regains MSC certification: a milestone for sustainable fishing in Spain and Portugal
Purse seine fishing fleets from Spain and Portugal have jointly achieved Marine Stewardship Council certification for Iberian sardine from the Atlantic coast, the first fishery to do so through such an alliance.
07 July 2025
MSC announces €5.6 million in funding to support sustainable fishing by 2030 at United Nations Ocean Conference
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has announced it will channel €5.6m in funding to its Ocean Stewardship Fund, which helps fisheries advance their sustainability, by 2030.
10 June 2025
Scientists from every continent say ocean health and biodiversity at a tipping point, new survey reveals
Ahead of the UN Ocean Conference, results of a global survey of marine scientists outline the current state of ocean biodiversity, with optimism for the future if the right action is taken now.
04 June 2025
Ocean Stewardship Fund awards over $2million to accelerate sustainable fishing and support innovation and research
MSC’s Ocean Stewardship Fund has awarded over $2million to accelerate sustainable fishing and support innovation and research in marine life protection across the globe.
13 May 2025
Newly certified tuna fisheries from Japan to Senegal boost sustainable supplies as eco-labelled sales grow
The volume of tuna sold with the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)’s blue ecolabel grew by 24% year on year according to new data released by the MSC in the latest edition of its Sustainable Tuna Yearbook.
02 May 2025
A world-first for sustainability: Australia’s Southern Bluefin tuna purse seine fishery achieves MSC certification
In a historic first, the Australian Southern Bluefin Tuna Industry Association (ASBTIA) has had their purse seine fishery certified as sustainable to the MSC standard - a significant milestone for a sought-after species once severely overfished.
14 April 2025
Younger generations most likely to eat less, or stop eating, seafood to protect the ocean
Nine percent of 18-to-24 year-olds and 6% of 25-34 year-olds have stopped eating seafood altogether. Over 70% of people in both age groups said they are prepared to do more for ocean protection.
31 March 2025
Argentine Red Shrimp fishery achieves MSC certification following decade of improvements
The certification encompasses the fishery’s onshore operations where small and medium-sized chilling vessels operate along the coast of Argentina’s Chubut province in the Patagonia region, renowned for its rich marine biodiversity and fishing industry.
21 March 2025
Brands and retailers can play vital role in protecting stocks of small pelagics
Ensuring that supplies of small pelagics are sustainable is critical as demand is increasing.
10 March 2025
ALDI SOUTH Group becomes first food retailer to include MSC’s new Improvement Program in its sourcing policy
The Program was launched last October to offer fisheries support and incentives to become more sustainable, provided they make measurable improvements over a five-year period.
17 January 2025
MarinTrust and MSC sign MoU to strengthen collaboration in the marine ingredient supply chain
MarinTrust and the MSC are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation within the marine ingredient supply chain.
28 November 2024
Senegalese fishery becomes first in West Africa to receive MSC certification
A Senegalese Atlantic Ocean tuna fishery has become the first fishery in West Africa to meet the globally recognised standard for sustainable fishing set by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC).
18 November 2024
Climate change compounding challenge of nations sharing mackerel and herring in North-East Atlantic
The impacts of climate change on the ocean are compounding the challenge of managing fish stocks risking long-term sustainability, the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has warned ahead of COP29 climate negotiations.
07 November 2024
MSC Launches Global Initiative to Accelerate Sustainability in Fisheries
This initiative complements existing Fishery Improvement Projects (FIPs), which operate globally, and the MSC Program has the specific ultimate goal of helping fisheries achieve MSC certification.
29 October 2024
MSC to explore future of sustainable seafood at National Seafood Expo in China
Marine Stewardship Council representatives and other industry leaders from across the world are set to descend on Qingdao to host a Future Forum discussion on seafood, as part of the China National Seafood Expo.
28 October 2024
Appetite for sustainable seafood resilient despite tough economic times
Support for sustainable fishing and seafood from retailers and consumers remains resilient despite ongoing cost of living crises globally according to the MSC’s latest Annual Report.
15 October 2024
Whitefish remains vanguard of sustainable seafood market
Whitefish fisheries including pollock, cod, haddock and hake, remain at the forefront of the sustainable seafood market, with almost three quarters of the global whitefish catch engaged with the MSC's sustainable seafood program at the end of 2023.
07 October 2024
New round of MSC funding supports research to help fisheries safeguard stocks and minimise impact on wildlife
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) today (17 July 2024) announced 32 new grants through its Ocean Stewardship Fund (OSF) supporting projects from India, Indonesia, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua and Peru.
17 July 2024
