91% of Australians are Concerned About Ocean Health, But Action Lags in Sustainable Purchases
A new global survey reveals that a staggering 91% of Australian seafood consumers are worried about the state of the ocean, with pollution and overfishing ranking as our top concerns. Despite this, there is a disconnect between environmental concerns and action at the checkout point.
05 July 2024
63% of Aussie wild-caught prawns certified sustainable, MSC reveals
In a significant stride towards a sustainable future for the beloved Aussie Christmas prawn tradition, the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), has released new data revealing the most sustainable year of prawns yet with 63% of annual prawn catches now MSC-certified.
20 December 2023
Blue fish tick has been the key driver of sustainable fishing in Australia for over two decades, a report reveals
Released on World Fisheries Day, the 2023 Fishing for the Future Report is the first of its kind. It provides a detailed analysis of the positive environmental impacts made by fisheries that have chosen to be assessed against the MSC Fisheries Standard since 2000.
21 November 2023
Great Australian Bight Fishery achieves MSC certification
The Great Australian Bight Industry Association is proud to announce recognition of the Great Australian Bight Trawl Fishery by the Marine Stewardship Council as being a producer of certified sustainable seafood to the highest international standard.
21 November 2023
‘Super Seafood’ winners unveiled at the Sustainable Seafood Awards
ALDI, Austral and Mars Petcare awarded for their commitment to certified sustainable seafood at the Sustainable Seafood Awards Australia 2023.
27 March 2023
Expected surge in buying prawns this Christmas
19 December 2022
Aussies set to enjoy a great seafood summer
07 December 2021
Western Australian prawns certified as global gold standard
14 December 2020
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What is sustainable fishing?
Sustainable fishing means leaving enough fish in the ocean, respecting habitats and ensuring people who depend on fishing can maintain their livelihoods.
What is the MSC blue fish tick label?
The MSC blue fish tick label is only applied to wild fish or seafood from fisheries certified to the MSC standard, a scientific measure of sustainable fishing.