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In Australia, it’s estimated we eat a staggering 40% of all prawns at Christmas time. Fortunately, over half of all wild-caught Australian prawns are already certified as sustainable to the MSC environmental standard for sustainable fishing.
Sustainable seafood, like prawns, have been caught at a level where they’ll be around in the future. Just look for the MSC blue fish tick.
Prawns with the blue fish tick are traceable to an MSC certified sustainable prawn fishery.
In Australia, the following leading Australian fisheries are certified as sustainable to the MSC Fisheries Standard.
We think that’s a cause for celebration.
Videos courtesy of Australian Wild Prawns.
Sustainable prawns have been caught in a way that means there’s plenty more in the sea now and in the future. You'll find sustainable prawns with the blue fish tick in the chilled and frozen aisles of your local supermarket and specialist fish shop.
Find out more about where to buy MSC certified sustainable seafood with the blue fish tick.
Get the most out of your prawns. By reducing waste and making use of the whole prawn, you'll get better value for money.
Many of us like to 'throw a shrimp on the barbie' at Christmas. Find out how to BBQ prawns in our handy guide to barbecuing prawns and lobster. Plus, tips and hacks on how to make use of the whole prawn including using the prawn shells and prawn heads for stock.
We've also teamed up with MasterChef 2019 winner, Larissa Takchi who demonstrates how to peel a prawn in 20 seconds.
Browse our delicious sustainable prawn recipes created by chefs from around the world, including mouth-watering BBQ prawns, cold starters like a classic prawn cocktail and prawn salads, prawn curries, prawn toasts, prawn crackers, prawn spring rolls, prawn sandwiches and more.
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Sustainable fishing means leaving enough fish in the ocean, respecting habitats and ensuring people who depend on fishing can maintain their livelihoods.
You can trust that seafood with the blue fish tick was caught by a responsible fishery in a sustainable way.
There are many labels out there, so how does the blue fish compare with others?
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