How well do U.S. federally-managed fisheries perform with respect to sustainability ratings by SFW? The science-based
requirements of the MSA are fundamentally succeeding at rebuilding targeted stocks and improving sustainability. The majority (79%) of federal fisheries assessed to date are currently in the “Good Alternative” category,and only 2% are rated “Avoid.” However,only 19 % of U.S. fisheries area “Best Choice,” primarily because of by catch concerns (the incidental mortality of non-target fish and other marine species).