Author: Kate Bevitt

12 September 2023

Hooked on science: A conversation with Lisa Walton of Tuna Australia

Lisa Walton works as a technical officer for Tuna Australia. Based in Brisbane, her passion is an “unhealthy obsession for sustainable fisheries science”. We sat down with Lisa to hear about her PhD research, previous job on a shark cage dive boat, and what she’s doing for Tuna Australia.

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6 September 2023

South Coast Fish Processors: Elevating seafood export and sustainability

In the picturesque coastal town of Eden, NSW, South Coast Fish Processors has emerged as a new player in the seafood industry.

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11 August 2023

A quick guide to the Marine Order 504 changes

In this article, Tuna Australia Program Manager Phil Ravanello gives a quick overview of the changes to Marine Order 504, effective 1 August 2023. What is Marine Order 504 (MO504)? Marine Order 504 outlines safety management systems (SMS)…

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12 July 2023

Chat with a chef: Jason Staudt of Stokehouse Restaurant on using the whole tuna

Jason Staudt is the Executive Chef of Stokehouse Restaurant and Stokehouse Pasta & Bar in St Kilda, Melbourne. Tuna Australia spoke with Jason to discuss why sustainably sourced tuna matters, learn his tips for buying fresh tuna, and find out what he served Barack and Michelle Obama when they visited Stokehouse Restaurant.

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12 July 2023

Tuna niçoise salad recipe

Tuna niçoise salad by Jason Staudt of Stokehouse Restaurant.

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23 June 2023

Tuna Australia releases position statement on engaging with companies pursuing 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.

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21 April 2023

World-leading research to better manage wildlife interactions

Tuna Australia is uncovering how to combine existing fishing tools to reduce interactions with scavenging seabirds as part of world-leading research.

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30 January 2023

Chat with a chef: Steven Snow of Fins restaurant

Chef Steven Snow is the owner of Fins, Australia’s most awarded regional restaurant, in Kingscliff, northern NSW. Tuna Australia caught up with Steven to learn about his chef journey and favourite ways to (not) cook tuna.

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30 January 2023

Nori dusted sashimi, seaweed mayonnaise, watercress, warm chilli and lime dressing

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30 January 2023

Simply perfect fish, wasabi mash, sautéed kale

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23 November 2022

‘Life-changing experience’: Participants reflect on national leadership programs

In March 2022, Tuna Australia Program Manager Phil Ravanello graduated from the National Seafood Industry Leadership Program (NSILP), and Tuna Australia member Hayley Abbott graduated from the Australian Rural Leadership Program (ARLP). We spoke with Phil and Hayley…

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15 November 2022

Meet a member: Bil Colthurst of Fishing International Supplies and Hardware

Bil Colthurst is the owner of Mooloolaba-based Fishing International Supplies and Hardware, the premier supplier of commercial fishing gear in Australia for more than 35 years. Tuna Australia spoke to Bil about how the business started and has…

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