Author: Kate Bevitt

14 December 2021

Talking bait use with researcher Dr. Clara Obregón

Dr Clara Obregón, a PhD graduate of Murdoch University who hails from Menorca, Spain, was a co-investigator on the Tuna Australia report looking at alternative bait options. Tuna Australia spoke with Clara about the report findings, her PhD thesis, and her favourite seafood dish (which won’t surprise you!).

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26 November 2021

Meet a member: Michael Bull of Immigration Consultants Group (Australia)

Tuna Australia spoke with Michael Bull, director of Immigration Consultants Group (Australia) to learn about his company, discuss COVID impacts and glean insights into current immigration issues.

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16 November 2021

Talking tuna with Cathal Farrell of Upscale Seafoods

Cathell Farrell owns and runs Upscale Seafood, a marketing and logistics company servicing the Eastern Tuna and Billfish Fishery. In this profile, Cathell discusses the impacts of COVID, the benefits of Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification, and why poke bowls are his favourite way to eat tuna.

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20 October 2021

Chat with a chef: Josh Niland shares top tips for buying tuna

Acclaimed chef Josh Niland recently released his new book Take One Fish. Tuna Australia spoke with Josh Niland to get his top tips for buying fresh tuna and ask about his favourite recipe in his new cookbook.

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20 October 2021

Recipe: Tuna kofta with BBQ grapes and sour garlic sauce by Josh Niland

“Kofta are traditionally made with ground meat, onion and spices but I urge you to try them with minced tuna. They are so good! I suggest a few dips and a tabbouleh that I like to serve them…

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12 October 2021

Meet a member: Kate Lamason of Little Tuna

Tuna Australia member Kate Lamason recently won a silver trophy in the 2021 AusMumpreneurs Awards for her successful Cairns-based business Little Tuna. We spoke with Kate about the award win, Michelle Bridges’ love of Little Tuna, and future plans for her thriving business.

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5 October 2021

‘What do statutory fishing rights mean?’ ask outraged fishers in the Western Tuna and Billfish Fishery

Recent decisions by the Australian Government have stripped AUD 30 million from the Western Tuna and Billfish Fishery, and the zoning for the proposed Indian Ocean Territories Marine Park (IOMTP) will badly erode fishers’ statutory fishing rights to catch fish.

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28 September 2021

‘Amazing story’: Northern Pacific bluefin tuna recaptured off Sunshine Coast nine years after being tagged in Japan

A northern Pacific bluefin tuna has been caught by a tuna longliner vessel in the Coral Sea, 370 km east of the Sunshine Coast, nine years after it was tagged as a baby in Japanese coastal waters in July 2012.

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17 September 2021

Follow the fish: Tracing tuna from the boat to shop in MSC webinar

How big are tuna, how are they caught, and are they delicious? Tuna Australia Program Manager Phil Ravanello responded to these questions and more in a Marine Stewardship Council webinar held during National Science Week 2021 for school students.

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31 August 2021

Industry investor and young newcomer join Tuna Australia Board

  Posted in: Two new Directors have been appointed to the Tuna Australia Board, bringing fresh insights and ideas to support and strengthen the tuna longline industry. The new Directors-Daryn Logan of Sniper Fishing, Mooloolaba,…

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24 August 2021

Talking seafood and sustainability with Grant Logue of Harley & John’s Seafood

Posted in: Harley & John’s Seafood has been serving the Wollongong community since 1988. Grant Logue has been the owner for the past 12 years. In November 2020, Harley & Johns became the first independent…

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9 August 2021

‘Tell a stronger story’: Tuna Australia launches new website

  Posted in: Tuna Australia has launched its refreshed website, providing a dynamic, new digital space to better engage with members, consumers, partners and the media. The revamped website will help Tuna Australia to continue…

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