Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- Sri Lanka's North-Western blue swimming crab fishery became the first fishery in the country and South Asia to achieve certification against the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Fisheries Standard for sustainable wild-caught seafood.

The certification took effect on November 04, 2026, following the acceptance of the Public Certification Report and confirmation by independent assessment body Control Union UK.

This milestone provides thousands of coastal families in Northern and North-Western regions with access to international markets requiring certified, responsibly sourced seafood.

The achievement follows a 13-year Fishery Improvement Project initiated in 2013 by Dr. Steve Creech, bringing together local fishing ...