Assessments

The MSC Fisheries Standard is used to assess if a fishery is well-managed and sustainable. More about how the standard is used, what is assessed and the process.

Interested in contributing as a stakeholder? See how you can engage with a fishery assessment.

  • Recently uploaded documents
    Documents Published On Files
    Announcement Comment Draft Report = Open consultation 08 Aug 2026 1 files
    Fishery announcement template 08 Aug 2026 1 files
    Scope declaration template 08 Aug 2026 1 files
    Timeline: Timeline 08 Aug 2026 1 files
    Use of the RBF = Open consultation 08 Aug 2026 1 files
  • Initial assessment (started 2026)
    • Units of Certification
      MSC UoC Number Species Gear type Ocean Area
      UoC-4026 Bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines) 71 (Pacific, Western Central)
      UoC-4024 Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines) 71 (Pacific, Western Central)
      UoC-4025 Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines) 71 (Pacific, Western Central)

    Announcement Comment Draft Report and stakeholder input

    Documents Published on Files
    Announcement Comment Draft Report 08 Aug 2026 1 files

    Timeline

    Documents Published on Files

    Fishery announcement

    Documents Published on Files
    Fishery announcement template 08 Aug 2026 1 files
    Scope declaration template 08 Aug 2026 1 files
    Use of the RBF 08 Aug 2026 1 files

    Timeline Documents

    Documents Published on Files
    Timeline 08 Aug 2026 1 files