Author: Kate Bevitt

26 September 2019

‘It’s really cool’: Queensland youth learn of Tuna Australia’s conservation work

Two groups of 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. Program Manager Phil Ravanello recently spoke with 30 students, aged…

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25 September 2019

In the news: Federal Treasurer visits Walker Seafoods

Tuna Australia member Walker Seafoods Australia has made front page news following a visit from the Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. Mr Frydenberg visited the Sunshine Coast-based business on 23 September to get feedback on some new government initiatives…

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23 August 2019

‘It’s going to be a great boat’: New tuna vessel taking shape after 4 months of construction

Klokan Fishing’s new tuna longliner is looking more like a boat every day, with the frames and engine beds now in place after four months of construction. “All the guts of the boat are in there,” Klokan Fishing…

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14 August 2019

New program manager to boost Tuna Australia’s advocacy efforts

Phil Ravanello has this week joined the Tuna Australia team as program manager, providing a significant boost to the organization’s efforts to add further value to the longline tuna industry. “The addition of a full-time program manager will…

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19 July 2019

‘He just loved catching fish’: Frank Puglisi’s lifelong passion

Frank Puglisi adored going fishing. It was a passion that would define his whole life and career. “He just loved catching fish and he loved to go out on the ocean,” says Joy Puglisi of her husband, who…

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3 July 2019

‘Favourable outcome’: Australia campaigns to keep 1 percent Indian Ocean tuna quota

An Australian delegation has made a strong case to the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) for maintaining a modest but fair share of the Indian Ocean tuna catch, allowing delegates to pursue a positive outcome when the final quotas are allocated. The discussion took place at the IOTC’s 23rd annual meeting on 17–21…

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8 June 2019

Celebrating women’s roles and contributions on World Oceans Day

The tuna industry is typically perceived as a man’s domain, but many women are actively involved in the industry. Today on World Oceans Day, which has the theme of ‘gender and oceans’, we’re celebrating women’s contributions. Tuna Australia…

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3 June 2019

Meet a member: Graciella Lavalle, Lavalle Fisheries and South Seas Tuna

Despite growing up in a fishing family in Ulladulla, Graciella Lavalle never thought she’d carve out a career in the fishing industry. That all changed when she married a commercial fisherman and later became director of her family’s…

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10 April 2019

‘A quintessential longliner’: Work begins on new tuna vessel for Klokan Fishing

Now that the Australian Marine Parks have been finalised, the Australian longline fishery is looking to invest significantly and develop opportunities. “The Australian Marine Parks process has been ongoing for 20 years and has stifled investment,” says David…

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6 March 2019

Stocks of Southern Bluefin Tuna and Bigeye Tuna have increased, shows report

The Australian longline tuna industry has welcomed an Australian government assessment showing stocks of Southern Bluefin Tuna and Bigeye Tuna have increased over the last two years. “Global stock levels of Southern Bluefin Tuna (SBT) have moved from…

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4 March 2019

Tuna Australia to provide training, scholarships to Tuvaluan seafarers

Tuna Australia CEO David Ellis has met with the Tuvaluan Prime Minister Enele Sosene Sopoaga to discuss options for Tuna Australia to support and develop natural Tuvaluan fishermen. The meeting was part of a visit by Ellis and…

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23 August 2018

Filling the void: Pacific Island workers now working on Australian tuna vessels

The first of many Pacific Island nationals have started working on Australian tuna longline fishing vessels, providing businesses with a reliable source of workers and helping to fill otherwise vacant roles. This is part of the Australian Government’s Pacific…

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