Global collaboration doubles sustainable catch in 5 years
The location of MSC-certified fisheries, processors and products reflects the global nature of the seafood industry.
A new report published by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), London, shows how effective management and improvements made by MSC-certified fisheries are delivering measurable, positive impacts in oceans, from reducing bycatch to advancing scientific understanding of marine environments.
Since 2010, the volume of global wild seafood catch that is MSC-certified has almost doubled from 5% (4,541,358 tons) to 9.4% (8,821,221 tons) in 2015. Across 33 countries, 281 fisheries are now independently certified to MSC certification, what is said to be the world's most recognized and credible standard for sustainable fishing.