Walcan Quinsam River Pink Salmon Fishery Achieves MSC Certification
First Nations-led fishery becomes the only MSC certified salmon fishery in British Columbia. The MSC announces that the Walcan Quinsam River Pink Salmon fishery in British Columbia, Canada has achieved certification.
15 April 2026
Rising Costs, Limited Time, Low Trust: New Insights Show How MSC Certified Seafood Helps Stressed Shoppers Simplify Decisions
New insights from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) reveal a clear shift in how seafood shoppers are making decisions and what they need most when shopping for seafood: simplicity, value, and trust.
08 April 2026
BC Groundfish Trawl Fishery Achieves MSC Certification
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) proudly welcomes the British Columbia Groundfish Trawl fishery to the program as the fishery achieves independent certification to the MSC Fishery Standard for environmentally sustainable fishing.
13 March 2026
New Data from the Marine Stewardship Council: U.S. Leads World in Certified Environmentally Sustainable Fisheries
MSC data shows that 90% of U.S. fisheries by volume are MSC certified and meet rigorous requirements for environmentally sustainable fishing practices, making the U.S. a leader in sustainable fisheries.
26 January 2026
Marine Stewardship Council Joins Science Center for Marine Fisheries
The MSC has joined the Science Center for Marine Fisheries (SCEMFIS) as a member of its Industry Advisory Board (IAB). The addition of MSC will further the Center’s mission to identify and fund the latest developments in marine science, and to support healthy, sustainable fisheries.
18 December 2025
New Research: Tuna fisheries most at risk from climate change
Fisheries targeting highly migratory species most at risk from the impacts of shifting fish stocks and the reduction in the number of fish in the ecosystem due to climate change; MSC certification can help mitigate risk.
04 November 2025
MSC recognized by UN FAO for leadership in sustainable fishing
30 October 2025
Tomorrow's Catch: Securing Our Future Fisheries
The Marine Stewardship Council is featured in a new digital series highlighting the people and organizations working to combat the challenges facing fisheries in the US, Canada and globally.
26 August 2025
Scientists from every continent say ocean health and biodiversity at a tipping point, new survey reveals
The MSC released an unprecedented poll of nearly 60 leading ocean experts who agree ocean biodiversity is at a cross-roads – under threat, but at an inflection point where there is still opportunity for change.
05 June 2025
Financially-Stressed Canadians Wish They Could do More to Protect the Planet
New data shows that 74% of Canadians say a tight budget is their primary focus at the grocery store, and 6-in-10 are feeling “too stressed” about finances to think about the environment when grocery shopping.
25 April 2025
New Insights into Americans' Priorities at the Grocery Store Unveiled by Marine Stewardship Council
In time for Earth Day, the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) released new poll data revealing how Americans are balancing the rising cost of living while keeping the health of the planet top of mind.
22 April 2025
Sablefish in British Columbia is now MSC Certified Sustainable
Sablefish caught on certified Pacific halibut vessels is now eligible to be sold with the MSC ecolabel
10 April 2025
Sales of MSC Certified Tuna Increase by over 500% in Canada
A newly released MSC Canada Tuna Report estimates Canadian seafood companies sold 93.5 million cans of certified sustainable tuna last year as consumers opt for planet and wallet friendly protein.
20 February 2025
Alaska Salmon Fishery Closes Hatchery-Related Conditions on Marine Stewardship Council Certificate in Latest Audit
The Alaska salmon fishery successfully closed five hatchery-related conditions as part of its Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certificate, according to the latest audit conducted by assessor MRAG Americas.
12 February 2025
Alaska Salmon Marks a Quarter Century of Engagement with the Marine Stewardship Council
The Alaska salmon fishery today achieved its recertification against the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Fisheries Standard – the fishery’s fifth certification, marking 25 years of engagement with the MSC program.
12 November 2024
Albacore and yellowfin are the first MSC certified sustainable tuna species in Atlantic Canada
New tuna species and gears added as part of the successful re-certification of Atlantic Canada longline and harpoon swordfish
11 January 2024
First Inland Fishery in the US Achieves Third Party Sustainability Certification
Utah’s Great Salt Lake brine shrimp fishery has officially achieved the Marine Stewardship Council's (MSC) sustainable wild fishery certification, making it the first inland fishery in the United States to earn this prestigious certification.
15 May 2023
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What is sustainable fishing?
Sustainable fishing means leaving enough fish in the ocean, respecting habitats and ensuring people who depend on fishing can maintain their livelihoods.
What does the MSC label mean?
The blue fish label is only applied to wild fish or seafood from fisheries certified to the MSC standard, a scientific measure of sustainable fishing.
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