Sustainable fishing and communities | Marine Stewardship Council

People depend on the fishing industry. Fish is an important source of food and employment.

And for many people around the world, sustainable fishing is a necessity, not a luxury. The alternatives are malnutrition, poverty and hunger. 

According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (UN FAO):

people largely in developing countries, depend on fish as their main source of protein.

Around

people are directly or indirectly employed in the fish and seafood industries.

Over

of the world’s traded seafood comes from developing countries.

Sustainable fishing communities

The MSC encourages responsible fisheries management and sustainable practices to protect the future of fishing communities.

By combatting overfishing and illegal fishing we can help protect the livelihoods and vital food security of many worldwide.