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 13 Jun 2025 1 files
    Fishery announcement template 13 Jun 2025 1 files
    Use of the RBF = Open consultation 13 Jun 2025 1 files
  • Initial assessment (started 2025)
    • Units of Certification
      MSC UoC Number Species Gear type Ocean Area
      UoC-3622 Japanese anchovy (Engraulis japonicus) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines) - two boats operated purse seines 61 (Pacific, Northwest)

    Announcement Comment Draft Report and stakeholder input

    Documents Published on Files
    Announcement Comment Draft Report 13 Jun 2025 1 files

    Fishery announcement

    Documents Published on Files
    Fishery announcement template 13 Jun 2025 1 files
    Use of the RBF 13 Jun 2025 1 files