Australia’s surging demand for sustainable seafood recognised through MSC award winners
The Marine Stewardship Council’s 2025 Sustainable Seafood Awards honoured leaders such as Coles, Woolworths, and Austral Fisheries for outstanding contributions to ocean-friendly practices, as demand for certified sustainable seafood continues to grow across Australia.
03 July 2025
UNOC 2025 Echoes Down Under: New FAO Data, Aussie Innovation, and the Future of Fishing
Following the 2025 UN Ocean Conference, Australian scientists and fishers are spotlighting local innovations and global progress in sustainable fishing, as new data shows regions like Australia leading the way in ocean biodiversity protection and responsible seafood practices.
16 June 2025
Australian scientists back global call to protect ocean biodiversity as fisheries show pathway forward
Ocean biodiversity is at a tipping point, but a new MSC global survey highlights hope through sustainable fishing and innovation, with Australian fisheries leading by example and a call for Australia to ratify the UN High Seas Treaty to scale up ocean protection.
05 June 2025
New Zealand scientists back global call to protect ocean biodiversity as fisheries show pathway forward
Ocean biodiversity is nearing a tipping point, but global scientists and sustainable fisheries—including in New Zealand—highlight hope through better management, innovation, and a push to ratify the UN High Seas Treaty to scale up ocean protection.
04 June 2025
Tasman Sea Triumph: Australia's Southern Bluefin Tuna Fisheries Secure MSC Sustainability Certification
Australia’s Southern Bluefin Tuna longline fishery has achieved MSC certification for sustainable fishing, marking a world-first and major milestone for ocean stewardship, industry innovation, and global market confidence.
02 June 2025
Tuna eco claims put to the test: how to buy sustainably
A new University of Tasmania report for the Marine Stewardship Council reveals many canned tuna brands fall short on verified sustainability claims, urging Aussies to check for trusted ecolabels like the MSC blue tick.
02 May 2025
A World-First for Sustainability: Australia’s Southern Bluefin Tuna Fishery Achieves MSC Certification
In a world-first, the Australian Southern Bluefin Tuna Industry Association has achieved MSC certification, marking a major sustainability milestone for a once-overfished species and setting a global benchmark for responsible, high-value tuna fisheries.
13 April 2025
Bib & Tucker Chef Showcases WA’s Role in World-Class Sustainable Seafood
Western Australia’s world-leading sustainable seafood took the spotlight at the MSC-certified Sustainable Seafood Week Dinner at Bib & Tucker, celebrating WA fisheries' 68 sustainability improvements and commitment to protecting oceans for future generations.
08 April 2025
Celebrating Australia's widest selection of sustainable wild-caught prawns this Summer
As Australians dig into an estimated 12,150 tonnes of prawns this festive season, the latest figures from YouGov reveal that only 1 in 4 Australians believe that Aussie wild-caught prawns will be readily available at Christmas 20 years from now.
17 December 2024
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
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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.