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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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13 March 2025

Tuna Australia member wins MSC award, recognising sustainability efforts

Tuna Australia member Heidi Walker, Managing Director of Walker Seafoods Australia, has received the prestigious MSC Sustainable Fishing Hero Award. Heidi received the gong at the Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) Sustainable Seafood Awards Australia 2025 for her leadership in sustainable tuna fishing.

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17 August 2024

Neil Perry and Walker Seafoods launch tuna product line

Tuna Australia member Walker Seafoods Australia has partnered with renowned chef Neil Perry to launch a new product line of preserved local tuna for sale in Australian supermarkets. Walker’s Tuna features sustainable Marine Stewardship Council certified preserved tuna caught in the pristine waters off Mooloolaba.

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24 July 2024

Southern Bluefin Tuna auction raises $100,000 for mental health charities

A Southern Bluefin Tuna donated by Tuna Australia member South Seas Tuna has raised over $100,000 at a charity auction event in Sydney. The Wet Cold + Delicious: A Deep Dive into Tuna auction event drew in over 100 guests, with all proceeds going towards supporting mental health charities via the BuildCorp Foundation.

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29 May 2024

Using tech to test safety of fishing equipment to protect workers

Tuna Australia is researching the impacts of branchline flybacks and how to make fishing safer for crew. Recently, we headed to Tasmania to run flyback simulations in a high-tech lab as part of the ground-breaking research. Tuna Australia Program Manager Phil Ravanello explains.

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9 May 2024

Tuna Australia wins gong for safety research at NSW seafood awards

Tuna Australia was one of the top seafood players recognised at the Sydney Fish Market Seafood Excellence Awards on 23 April 2024. The industry association won the Safety Award for its research into improving worker safety and reducing bycatch.

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1 May 2024

Tuna Australia drives Southern Bluefin Tuna MSC certification for sustainable fisheries

Efforts are underway to secure Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification for Southern Bluefin Tuna (SBT) in recognition of the fishery’s sustainability. Tuna Australia is spearheading this work through a project part funded by the Fisheries Research Development Corporation (FRDC).

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19 March 2024

Tuna Australia wins two awards at Queensland Seafood Industry Awards 2024

Tuna Australia received two gongs at the Queensland Seafood Industry Awards 2024, winning the Health and Safety, and Research, Development and Extension Awards.

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29 February 2024

Seeking insight on world tuna markets

Tuna Australia is exploring market opportunities for sustainably-caught tuna in the UK, the US and Japan.

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13 December 2023

Tuna Australia Board commits to drive thriving, sustainable industry

The Tuna Australia Board has vowed to continue supporting members to ensure a sustainable and thriving industry, after the Board was confirmed at the Tuna Australia AGM on 16 November 2023.

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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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