New CEO steps in at Tuna Australia
Tuna Australia has appointed Neil Hughes as its new CEO. Based in Mooloolaba, he brings more than 35 years of fisheries management, policy and international negotiation experience to the role.…
Eastern Tuna and Billfish recertified
Australia’s Eastern Tuna and Billfish Fishery (ETBF) has been recertified for the third time to the MSC standard. This continues more than ten years of third-party certification. The certificate covers…
Improved mitigation technologies enhancing crew safety
A five-year project in Australia’s Eastern Tuna and Billfish Fishery has delivered new evidence that protected species mitigation and crew safety can be improved together. Led by Tuna Australia, the project combined…
Tasman Sea triumph as bluefin fishery scores MSC certification
Australia’s Southern Bluefin Tuna (SBT) longline and minorline fisheries have been independently certified to the MSC’s environmental standard for fishing, coinciding with the start of the SBT fishing season that…
Fishing Hero Award goes to tuna innovator
The MSC Sustainable Fishing Hero Award has gone to Heidi Walker, managing director of Walker Seafoods Australia, at the MSC Sustainable Seafood Awards Australia 2025 for her leadership in sustainable…
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,…
