MSC: Nations Must Seize Historic Opportunity to Safeguard North East Atlantic Pelagic Fish Stocks

November 30, 2021 Marine Stewardship Council

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is urging nations in the North East Atlantic to seize a historic opportunity to reach agreement on the sustainable management of key fish stocks as international quota-setting negotiations show signs of a breakthrough following years of deadlock.

Short Film Highlights Stark Impact of Climate Change on Fishing Industry

November 9, 2021 Marine Stewardship Council 

A powerful new documentary highlights the stark reality of the impact of climate change on the fishing industry, and the previously underrecognized role of sustainable seafood in climate policy.   

Sustainable Seafood Sales Reached an All-Time High as Shoppers Cooked at Home in 2020-21

The momentum behind the sustainable seafood movement continues to grow, according to the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), the international not for profit responsible for the world’s most widely used sustainable seafood ecolabel. Despite disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, consumers bought record numbers of products with the blue MSC label in 2020-21.   

MSC: Urgent Government Action Needed to Protect Vital Fish Stocks In The North East Atlantic

October 4, 2021 Marine Stewardship Council

Concern raised as the combined catch of mackerel, herring and blue whiting overshoots sustainable limits by 4.8 million tonnes since 2015.

Marine Stewardship Council Encourages Americans to Come Together For a Big Blue Future this National Seafood Month

October 1, 2021 Marine Stewardship Council

This October, the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is honoring the many people working in MSC certified fisheries, and supply chain partner companies, who are helping to make our ocean healthier tomorrow than it is today. October is National Seafood Month, an annual opportunity for the seafood industry to promote the consumption of healthy and delicious seafood. But with overfishing on the rise, consumers’ increased awareness of environmental issues, and demands for brands and retailers to offer more sustainable products, focusing on sustainable seafood options is a must.