Marine Stewardship Council

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Princes has welcomed improving mackerel stocks but warns unresolved management failures mean long-term sustainability risks remain for seafood buyers

Today

Mackerel stocks recover but risks remain

Today

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

MSC is inviting global stakeholders to review proposed fisheries standard revisions aimed at strengthening sustainability, consistency and seafood traceability

9th October 2026

MSC seeks feedback on fisheries standards

9th October 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Rockall haddock returns to MSC certification after reforms have strengthened monitoring, fleet management and protection of vulnerable ecosystems

28th September 2026

Rockall haddock regains MSC label

28th September 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The iconic North Sea herring fishery is celebrating 20 years of Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification, marking two decades of collaborative efforts to safeguard one of Europe’s most important seafood resources.

17th June 2026

WATCH: North Sea herring marks milestone

17th June 2026

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Australia’s leading seafood businesses are driving seafood sustainability forward, with both major retailers and producers setting new benchmarks in seafood supply and processing.

30th March 2026

Australian seafood leaders’ green agenda

30th March 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The offshore component of the Argentine red shrimp fishery has achieved certification under the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Standard, marking a major milestone for one of the country’s most valuable marine resources.

16th February 2026

Argentine shrimp fishery achieves certification

16th February 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Fisheries participating in the Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) Improvement Program will now be formally recognised under the Aquaculture Stewardship Council’s (ASC) Feed Standard, creating new incentives for fisheries supplying ingredients to aquaculture.

12th February 2026

MSC fisheries gain ASC recognition

12th February 2026

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

UK retailers recorded strong growth in sales of certified sustainable seafood in 2024–25, driven largely by the rapid expansion of products carrying the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) ecolabel.

28th January 2026

UK MSC seafood sales surge

28th January 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

A new analysis of more than 500 sustainably certified fisheries has revealed that those targeting migratory species such as tunas, bonitos and billfishes face the highest risks from climate change.

10th November 2025

Climate change threatens tuna fisheries most

10th November 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Iceland Foods has made history as the first frozen food retailer worldwide to source 100% of its own label wild fish and seafood from Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified fisheries.

29th September 2025

100% of wild seafood sustainable at Iceland

29th September 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

India is making significant progress toward securing global Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification for 10 of its marine fisheries, with the first expected to apply for full certification in 2026.

29th September 2025

India advances towards MSC certification

29th September 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

More than three-quarters of the world’s whitefish catch is now certified as sustainable by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), according to the newly released 2025 Sustainable Whitefish Yearbook.

10th September 2025

Whitefish sustainability reaches major milestone

10th September 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The North Sea herring season is now well under way, with around 15 Scottish vessels already fishing east of Shetland and Fair Isle. Most of the remaining fleet is expected to head…

14th August 2025

Strong start to herring season

14th August 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The latest stocks report from the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) highlights steady progress in tuna stock health, but warns that a persistent lack of effective harvest control rules is hampering sustainability.

30th July 2025

Tuna stocks improve, management lags

30th July 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

In a stark warning ahead of the United Nations Ocean Conference beginning on 9 June scientists from 19 countries, including India, have expressed deep concern over the growing threats to ocean biodiversity.

9th June 2025

Oceans under threat, warn scientists

9th June 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Eighty-five projects across the globe are receiving vital support to drive sustainable fishing practices, thanks to a US$2.2 million funding round from the Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) Ocean Stewardship Fund (OSF).

15th May 2025

Global boost for sustainable fishing

15th May 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The Argentine red shrimp fishery has become the first coastal shrimp fishery in Argentina to be awarded Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification.

24th March 2025

Argentine red shrimp awarded MSC certification

24th March 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has celebrated outstanding contributions to sustainable seafood at the Sustainable Seafood Awards Australia.

12th March 2025

MSC honours leaders in Australian seafood

12th March 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has called on brands and retailers to take a proactive role in safeguarding small pelagic fish stocks.

12th March 2025

MSC urges action on pelagic fish

12th March 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Aldi South Group has become the first food retailer globally to incorporate the Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) new Improvement Programme into its sourcing policy.

20th January 2025

Aldi South in MSC Improvement Programme first

20th January 2025