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Sustainable toothfish is available in Australia and New Zealand from specialty stockists. Just look for toothfish products with the blue fish tick.
Toothfish, also known as Chilean seabass, live in deep waters in the southern oceans near Antarctica. Both Patagonian toothfish and Antarctic toothfish have white, flaky, moist flesh which is highly sought after by chefs for its versatility and Omega 3 fatty acids.
Toothfish carrying the MSC blue fish tick is certified sustainable. MSC labelled toothfish comes from a fishery that has been independently assessed to the MSC Fisheries Standard. Companies using the blue fish tick all along the supply chain have been assessed to ensure products can be traced back to an MSC certified fishery.
You can find the blue fish tick on Glacier 51 Toothfish, available from specialty seafood retailers.
Toothfish have long been studied for their ability to produce anti-freeze proteins that keep their blood from crystallising in the Southern Ocean, where water temperatures can dip below zero.
Seabird bycatch can be a serious problem. A survey by BirdLife in 2011 estimated that up to 300,000 birds were killed around the world every year after becoming ensnared on longline hooks.
Find more sustainable seafood species that are MSC certified in Australia and New Zealand.
Explore the sustainable seafood guide.
Chefs and seafood lovers from around the world share quick and tasty ways of cooking MSC certified seafood.
Choose seafood which helps to protect oceans, livelihoods and fish for the future.
Where to find the blue fish tick at supermarkets, fish shops and restaurants.
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