Sustainable Fishing | MSC | Marine Stewardship Council
19.3%. of marine wild catch engaged with the MSC program (certified, in assessment, suspended, and in-transition)
What is sustainable fishing | Marine Stewardship Council - MSC
How can sustainable fishing minimise impacts on the environment? Fishing can impact more than just the species being targeted. If practices are not sustainable, the marine environment can be threatened by issues such as habitat destruction, lost fishing gear and unwanted catch. Fisheries should have measures in place to reduce bycatch – this includes non-target fish and shellfish as …
What is Overfishing | Marine Stewardship Council - MSC
What is driving overfishing? There are several factors that drive overfishing, these include: Rising consumption: The human population reached 8 billion in November 2022 and is expected to reach almost 10 billion by 2050. Consumption of aquatic foods (farmed and wild) is rising twice as fast as the global population.
The MSC Standards | Marine Stewardship Council
We set the world's most recognised standards for sustainable fishing and for the supply chains that sell sustainable fish and seafood. When you see fish or seafood products with the blue MSC label, you can be sure they come from a sustainable …
What Is Longline Fishing | Marine Stewardship Council - MSC
Longline fishing uses a line of baited hooks to catch fish. Longlines can be set for surface, midwater, or demersal (sea floor) fishing depending on the target species. The term pelagic refers to use of this gear in the water column of the open ocean. Pelagic longlines are set …
Climate change and fishing | Marine Stewardship Council - MSC
How does climate change affect fishing? Climate change threatens fish stocks, but also creates new opportunities for fishing. Areas in the Tropics are predicted to see declines of up to 40% in potential seafood catch by 2050.. In contrast, areas in higher latitudes, such as the North Atlantic and North Pacific, are seeing increases in the range of some fish species.
Biodiversity and Fishing | Marine Stewardship Council | Marine
Does overfishing harm biodiversity? Yes, fishing that is unsustainable or destructive can seriously impact biodiversity. Around 37.7% of the world’s fish stocks are currently overfished, and if this continues there will be less fish in the ocean for future generations as well as less biodiversity. Overfishing not only impacts the fish that are targeted for harvesting but also other marine ...
The MSC Fisheries Standard | Marine Stewardship Council
The Standard reflects the most up-to-date understanding of internationally accepted fisheries science and management. We review and develop the MSC Fisheries Standard in consultation with scientists, the fishing industry and conservation groups.
What is Sustainable Fishing | Marine Stewardship Council - MSC
While companies and organizations around the world have different definitions of sustainable fishing, the MSC definition is widely accepted across borders, among fishery experts, scientists, researchers, governmental bodies, and environmental NGOs. Sustainable fishing means leaving enough fish in ...
End overfishing | Marine Stewardship Council - MSC
End overfishing. We want oceans teeming with life so future generations can enjoy seafood. Our ecolabel and certification program rewards sustainable fishing to help end overfishing.