Marine Stewardship Council Scales Up Fund to Help End Overfishing

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has announced an ambitious goal to mobilise US$100 million to help safeguard the ocean and sustainable seafood supplies over the next decade. The announcement marks a significant expansion of the MSC’s Ocean Stewardship Fund which aims to end overfishing.

‘Super Seafood’ Winners Unveiled at the Sustainable Seafood Awards

The Marine Stewardship Council, an international non-profit on a mission to end overfishing by setting standards for sustainable fishing and supply chain assurance, today announced the winners of the annual Sustainable Seafood Awards Australia, run in partnership with the Aquaculture Stewardship Council.

Australia’s Most Responsibly Farmed Seafood Named at Sustainable Seafood Awards 2023

The winners were a fantastic mix of organisations and individuals who have made significant contributions to responsible aquaculture, from retailers to producers and even an inspiring young person in the industry.

Pontchartrain Blue Crab Recognized for Ten Year Commitment to Fisheries Sustainability

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) announced Pontchartrain Blue Crab as a 2022 MSC US Ocean Champion Award winner for their ten year commitment to MSC certification, and continued dedication to ocean health above and beyond the requirements of the MSC sustainability standards. The fishery was first certified in 2012 and celebrated its ten year certification anniversary in 2022.

Norwegian Fishery for Beaked Redfish and Greenland halibut Achieves Marine Stewardship Council Certification

February 27, 2023 Marine Stewardship Council

The Norwegian fishery for Beaked redfish (Sebastes mentella) and Greenland halibut (Reinhardtius hippoglossoides) has been certified today to the Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) globally recognized standard for sustainable fishing.