More tuna fisheries meet the MSC Standard

The growing number of brands and retailers, both in the UK and around the world, making commitments to sourcing and selling MSC labelled tuna is only possible because the availability of certified raw material has continued to increase, as more tuna fisheries have successfully met the MSC Standard.

As of January 16, 2024, an estimated 42% (2,085,200 tonnes) of the global tuna catch is MSC certified, with a further 11% (539,179 tonnes) in assessment. This reflects significant progress in tuna fisheries achieving certification compared with figures published in the first edition of the MSC UK Tuna Shopper Report in 2022, where certified catch was 34% of global landings and in assessment was 19%.

Skipjack fisheries were a major contributor to this shift. In what is a crucial milestone, MSC certified skipjack is now available from all four oceans (Atlantic, Indian, Eastern Pacific and Western Central Pacific) whereas two years ago, there were only certified sources in the Indian and Western Central Pacific Oceans.

Brands and retailers looking to make new commitments to sourcing and selling MSC labelled tuna can be more confident in meeting their targets with certified tuna now being available from multiple fisheries and across all oceans.

MSC tuna film shortlisted for award

In case you've not seen our latest film, we recommend you watch The Decision: A Tuna Fishery’s Quest for Sustainability. It's a compelling story of an industrial tuna FAD fishery's decade long journey to become certified. 

The documentary has been shortlisted for the Smiley Charity Film PEOPLE'S CHOICE Awards and time is running out to vote for the film before voting closes on 12 March.

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