The MSC blue fish label is applied to wild fish or seafood from fisheries that have been certified to the MSC Fisheries Standard, a science-based set of requirements for sustainable fishing.
Implemented in
- Africa
- Asia / Pacific
- Europe and Central Asia
- Latin America / Caribbean
- Middle East
- North America
- Global
Sector of activity
Agricultural and Fishery
Type of initiative
Capacity Building & Implementation, Research, Analysis, Assessment
Start date
15/01/2021
Submitted on:
15/01/2021Objectives
The main objective of the Blue Fish Label is to provide a reliable, independent source of information on wild fish and seafood in general, investigating their impact on wild fish populations and the ecosystems they're part of.
Activities
As collected through the One Planet Reporting
Outcome level
SCP changes in practice
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MSC Approach and blue fish label
MSC Approach and blue fish label
Regions
Global / All regions
Lead organization
Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
Objective
The main goals of the MSC Approach is to ensure that marine habitats and ecosystems remain healthy and productive for today and future generations, and to increase the number of fisheries that operate sustainably.
Achievements
So far, more than 15% of marine wild catch engaged with the MSC program (certified or in assessment). Almost 900 conditions of certification were met by fisheries since 2000, moving from acceptable to global best practice, and over 1600 conditions of certification were met by fisheries since 2000, moving from acceptable to global best practice. 92% of the fisheries involved have been required to make at least one improvement.
Education on SCP
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MSC teaching and learning activities
MSC teaching and learning activities
Regions
Online activity
Lead organization
Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
Objective
The aim of these resources is to teach 10-15 year olds and children under 8 how we can help keep our oceans healthy for generations to come.
Achievements
The expcted outcome is to spread knowledge on the following topics: The importance of the ocean The threats to the ocean What ocean sustainability means The role of the MSC
Output level
Outreach and communication for SCP
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MSC News and Opinion
MSC News and Opinion
Regions
Global / All regions
Lead organization
Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
Objective
The scope of the news and opinion section is to spread information on sustainability in the fishing industry
Achievements
Better knowledge of sustainable practices and operations on the fishing sector
Impact and Results
To earn the blue fish label, fisheries need to respect the MSC Fisheries Standard, a science-based set of requirements for sustainable fishing. Since its foundation, fisheries responsible for around 15% of marine catch have been certified. Certification is helping to grow and maintain the number of sustainable fish populations. To remain certified, fisheries have so far made over 1,700 improvements to their performance and management.