Press Releases
Governments’ sustainable fishing commitments fall short on protecting ocean biodiversity
Just 13% of coastal nations’ pledges to the GBF on fishing are measurable and policy-backed
15 October 2026
MSC begins 60-day consultation on improvements to its Fisheries Program
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is seeking feedback on proposed revisions to its Fisheries Program. The revisions are designed to maintain the rigour of the MSC’s environmental sustainability requirements, whilst making them clearer and more practical to apply during assessments.
08 October 2026
Strong sustainable whitefish supply despite shifting stocks
The 2026 Sustainable Whitefish Yearbook shows 71% of all whitefish catch remains MSC certified, sourced from well-managed fisheries that can adapt to protect stocks.
07 October 2026
North East Atlantic mackerel, Atlanto-scandian herring, and blue whiting facing double threats of overfishing and climate change
MSC is calling on governments of nations that fish in the North East Atlantic to establish quota sharing agreements for Atlantic mackerel, Atlanto-scandian (AS) herring, and blue whiting to safeguard these critically important species into the future.
30 September 2026
Record number of fisheries engaged in the MSC global Program
More fisheries than ever before are working with the MSC Program, according to the organisation’s annual report. 789 Fisheries in MSC Program – an increase of 7% on previous year
26 August 2026
Good news for fish lovers: South Africa hake keeps its ecolabel
SAs trawl fishery for hake has been certified to the MSC Standard for a fifth consecutive time.
20 August 2026
MSC certified seafood reaches millions of European consumers through Nestlé Purina Gourmet Perle relaunch
Selected recipes in the Nestlé Purina Gourmet Perle range contain fish sourced from MSC certified fisheries, helping increase the visibility of certified sustainable seafood through one of Europe's leading premium cat food brands.
15 June 2026
Many misunderstand ocean basics with nearly one in five unaware of its size
Many people do not understand key facts about the ocean according to a global survey carried out on behalf of the MSC, the international non-profit and ecolabel.
08 June 2026
Zhejiang East China Sea anchovy fishery becomes first of the species in Asia to achieve MSC certification
The inshore anchovy fishery in Rui’an, Zhejiang, China has achieved certification to the Marine Stewardship Council Fisheries Standard. It is the world’s only MSC-certified edible anchovy capture fishery.
02 June 2026
Eel fishery becomes Peru’s first to be MSC certified
Peru's eel fishery has become the first in the country to achieve Marine Stewardship Council certification.
28 May 2026
Brands and retailers push for 100% certified tuna in sustainability bid as more tuna fisheries receive MSC certification
As more companies push for 100% certified tuna, we're seeing more fisheries get MSC certified, which in turn is driving change on the water and improving environmentally sustainable management in tuna fisheries worldwide.
02 May 2026
Loan Guarantee Facility unlocks commercial financing for sustainable eel fishery in Peru
Clarmondial, the Marine Stewardship Council, the Walton Family Foundation, Banco de Crédito del Perú, and Perupez are pleased to announce the first transaction under the Loan Guarantee Facility, backed by philanthropic capital from the Walton Family Foundation to mobilize commercial financing for sustainable fisheries management.
16 March 2026
Sustainable Markets Initiative welcomes the 68th U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry as Ocean Stewardship Initiative Champion
The Sustainable Markets Initiative, founded by His Majesty King Charles III in 2020 when he was Prince of Wales, has announced that former US Secretary of State, John Kerry, has joined the Ocean Stewardship Initiative as a Champion.
11 March 2026
Certified fisheries benefit from efforts to support sustainable small pelagics
MSC certified sustainable fisheries are reaping the rewards of increasing business sourcing commitments to products containing certified small pelagic fish.
04 March 2026
A milestone for Argentine fisheries: offshore Argentinian red shrimp achieves MSC certification
The offshore component of the Argentine red shrimp fishery has obtained certification under the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Standard, recognising its compliance with the highest international standards for environmental sustainability in fisheries.
13 February 2026
Fisheries in MSC’s Improvement Program now recognised by ASC’s Feed Standard
Fisheries engaged in the Marine Stewardship Council’s Improvement Program are now recognised by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council’s Feed Standard, further incentivising them to improve their practices.
12 February 2026
Sustainable Markets Initiative launches new effort to turn Ocean commitments into action
Through private-sector engagement, the Initiative’s first goal is to support the establishment of one of the world’s largest Marine Protected Areas in Antarctica.
19 January 2026
