COP-15 and sustainable fishing
Biodiversity and fishing
Why biodiversity and the sustainable management of natural resources are inextricably linked.
Explainer: Marine biodiversity and COP-15
What the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework means for sustainable fishing.
MSC Standards become UN indicators in landmark deal to preserve global biodiversity
The United Nations Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and package of targets, goals and financing is a step towards resetting the planet’s relationship with the natural world.
The MSC in numbers
19%
of marine wild catch engaged with the MSC program (certified or in assessment)
2,000
improvements made by MSC certified fisheries by the end of March 2022
95%
of certified fisheries have made improvements in practice
5 sustainable seafood trends for 2023
The Fisheries Standard 3.0
Fisheries
Why get your fishery MSC certified?
Certification ensures sustainable resources and livelihoods for future generations.
Fishery certification guide
What's needed to achieve MSC certification.
In-Transition to MSC program
For fisheries not yet ready to enter full assessment against our Standard.
