Sustainable Seafood Label Can Be Trusted, Says Halifax MSC Rep

April 13, 2021 Katie Hartai

The Marine Stewardship Council is assuring consumers that buying seafood with the blue fish label means it was sustainably sourced.

Marine Stewardship Council: Our Seaspiracy Response

The Seaspiracy film on Netflix raises a wide range of issues relating to our oceans, including questioning the credibility of the sustainable seafood movement and in particular, our organisation, the Marine Stewardship Council. While we agree more attention needs to be given to the crisis of overfishing, we do want to set the record straight on some of the misleading claims in the film:

South African Hake Trawl Fishery Celebrates Fourth Certification to MSC Standard For Seafood Sustainability

Supported by government, industry and market stakeholders, the SA hake trawl fishery’s MSC status places it amongst the best managed fisheries in the world – helping to maintain its international market presence and deliver long-term socio-economic benefits to the South African people.

Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Helps Americans Cook Seafood that’s Good for People and the Planet with NEW Cookbook Featuring Recipes from Notable Chefs

February 5, 2021 Marine Stewardship Council

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), a nonprofit whose sole mission is to end overfishing, today introduced a new resource designed to help Americans choose seafood that’s good for them, the ocean and the planet.

Funding Boost for Sustainable Fishing in Global South

February 5, 2021 Marine Stewardship Council

The Dutch Postcode Lottery has confirmed that it will continue to support the Marine Stewardship Council for a further three years by providing an annual funding contribution of €500,000. The funds will support the MSC to increase its capacity building and engagement with fisheries in lower income countries.