Bluefin auction raises $100,000 for mental health charities
A Southern Bluefin Tuna donated by South Seas Tuna has raised over $100,000 at a charity auction event in Sydney. The Wet Cold + Delicious: A Deep Dive into Tuna…
Southern bluefin tuna has experienced a remarkable stock rebound. Images: Paul Lavalle
Tuna Australia drives Southern Bluefin Tuna MSC certification
Efforts are underway to secure MSC certification for Southern Bluefin Tuna (SBT) in recognition of the fishery's sustainability. Tuna Australia is spearheading this initiative through a project part funded by the Fisheries Research…
Tuna Australia sets out position on offshore development
Tuna Australia, the industry body for the commercial tuna longline fishing sector, has issued its position statement on engaging with companies interested in conducting marine activities within Australian waters. ‘The ocean is…
Prize up for grabs in safety video competition
Commercial fishermen in Australia are being invited to tap into their creative side and jump on board with a new video competition offering a $5000 top cash prize. ‘The Fishers…
Pandemic restrictions are preventing overseas workers from joining the Australian tuna industry. Image: Tuna Australia
Australian tuna sector short of crew
The Australian tuna longline industry, valued at A50 million dollars, is under threat from a staffing shortage on boats, according to industry body Tuna Australia. Tuna Australia member Heidi Walker,…
The Eastern Tuna and Billfish certification applies to the target species of albacore tuna, yellowfin tuna, bigeye tuna, and swordfish. Image: Tuna Australia
Australia’s eastern tuna and billfish fishery receives MSC certification
One of Australia’s largest fisheries, the Eastern Tuna and Billfish Fishery (ETBF) has been awarded MSC certification for sustainability, which has been achieved with support from the Australian Government’s Our Marine Parks…
Walker Seafoods Australia. Image: MSC
Eastern tuna and billfish fishery on track for MSC blue tick
Australia’s Eastern Tuna and Billfish Fishery is on track to be certified as sustainable by the Marine Stewardship Council in late August. The Public Comment Draft Report was published on…
Tuna Australia’s members have seen their markets collapse as Covid-19 has taken hold. Image: Tuna Australia
Covid-19’s huge impact on Australia’s tuna business
Tuna Australia members have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic – and the future doesn’t look promising. Within days of the pandemic taking hold, there was a significant economic…
Tuna Australia Program Manager Phil Ravanello speaking with Ocean Youth students. Photo by Lidia Davidovics Smith
‘Really cool’: Queensland youth learn about Tuna Australia’s conservation work
High school students from across South-East Queensland have had their eyes opened to Tuna Australia’s work to conserve and protect tuna fisheries across Australia as programme manager Phil Ravanello recently…
The Australian delegation put across a strong case at the recent IOTC annual meeting. Image: Tuna Australia
Australia campaigns to keep 1% Indian Ocean tuna quota
Australia’s delegation at the IOTC annual meeting put forward a strong case for maintaining a modest share of the Indian Ocean tuna catch, opening the way for Australia to argue…