| International Marine Science and Technology |
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Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
(Established 1997)| Headquarters: | MSC Office (International) |
| Unit 4 Bakery Place | |
| 119 Altenburg Gardens | |
| London SW11 1JQ | |
| United Kingdom | |
| Telephone: | +44 (0) 20 7350 4000 |
| Fax: | +44 (0) 20 7350 1231 |
| Email: | info@msc.org |
| Web Site: | http://eng.msc.org/ |
Status
An international, independent, charitable non-governmental organisation.
Mission
To work for sustainable marine fisheries by promoting responsible, environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial and economically viable fisheries practices, while maintaining the bio-diversity, productivity and ecological processes of the marine environment.
Activities
The MSC key activities are:-
- To produce and maintain a fisheries certification standard (The Marine Stewardship Council Principles and Criteria For Sustainable Fishing)
- To operate an accreditation programme for third party, independent certification bodies offering certification against the MSC fisheries standard
- To provide a logo scheme that demonstrates to the fish consumer that fish and fish products carrying that logo come from a certified sustainable source
- To develop an education programme in order to raise awareness of fisheries issues and the impact of fishing on the wider marine environment.
United Kingdom Interests
Lead Organisation
Secretariat, Unit 4, Bakery Place, 119 Altenburg Gardens, London SW11 1JQ. Contact: Info@msc.org Tel: 020 7350 4000; Fax: 020 7350 1231.
Briefing and Reporting Mechanisms
The MSC produces an annual report detailing its activities over the previous year. The first such report will be issued shortly.
The MSC also produces a quarterly newsletter and encourages discussion through its Internet web site http://www.msc.org
Perspective
The MSC role is to work with all members of the fishing sector world-wide to promote the responsible management of the worlds marine wild fisheries.
The MSC has a Chairman and international main board, supported by a policy Advisory Board and national issue groups.