Author: Kate Bevitt

25 June 2026

Research delivers safer protected species mitigation for tuna longline fisheries

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.

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25 June 2026

Improving safety when using wildlife mitigation devices

Posted in: This Tuna Australia infographic explains how to reduce sea incidents by: using modified sliding safety leads avoiding weighted hooks using a custom-made flyback safety bar using tori lines made from lighter materials with…

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24 June 2026

Making tuna longline fishing safer

Reduce sea incidents by using modified sliding safety leads, avoiding weighted hooks, using a custom-made flyback safety bar, or using tori lines made from lighter materials with detachable droppers.

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16 April 2026

Remembering skipper Michael Kenny

For skipper Michael Kenny, fishing was never just a job. It was a lifelong passion—one that began in his youth and carried him across Australia’s coasts and fisheries for nearly five decades.

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1 April 2026

Walker’s Tuna and Little Tuna take honours at MSC Sustainable Seafood Awards 2026

At the 2026 MSC Sustainable Seafood Awards 2026, Australia’s tuna industry was in the spotlight, with Walker’s Tuna and Little Tuna each recognised for their commitment to sustainable seafood.

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16 January 2026

Tuna catch in a changing climate: Meet researcher Joshua Esman

Joshua Esman is a PhD student at the University of the Sunshine Coast sponsored by Tuna Australia under the National Industry Research Program. Tuna Australia spoke with Joshua to learn about what sparked his interest in fisheries and…

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19 October 2025

Meet a member: Mures Fishing

Born from a chef’s determination to source the freshest local seafood, Mures Tasmania has grown from a single Hobart restaurant into a leading example of sustainable fishing. We spoke with the Tuna Australia member about their business journey, hook-to-plate philosophy, and future directions.

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19 October 2025

Tuna tartare betel leaf

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9 September 2025

From San Diego to the ETBF: The Journey of Paul Zolezzi

After more than 40 years at sea, Paul Zolezzi is moving on to his next adventure. We look back at career highlights and some of the people who helped him with fishing in the ETBF.

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26 June 2025

A farewell conversation with Phil Ravanello

Phil Ravanello has been with Tuna Australia since 2019 as the Program Manager. With Phil moving on to new adventures in late June 2025, we caught up with him to discuss the highlights of his work over the previous seven years.

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3 June 2025

Tasman Sea triumph: Australia’s Southern Bluefin Tuna fisheries secure MSC sustainability certification

Australia’s Southern Bluefin Tuna (SBT) longline and minorline fisheries have been independently certified to the globally renowned Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)’s environmental standard for fishing, coinciding with the start of the SBT fishing season on 1 June.

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7 May 2025

Two Tuna Australia members lead the way in sustainable canned tuna

Two Tuna Australia members, Little Tuna and Walker’s Tuna, have topped a new ranking of sustainable canned tuna brands.

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