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Worker Safety a Priority for ASC in Seal Cracker Decision
7 August 2025: Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has approved a Variance Request (VR) to allow the limited and controlled use of seal crackers by trained staff in exceptional circumstances on ASC certified farms in Tasmania operated by Tassal. The approval of the request aims to protect worker health and safety while facilitating the discontinuation of […]
Skretting Becomes First in Australia to Earn ASC Feed Certification
Australia’s aquafeed industry gets its first ASC stamp of approval, reducing risk and raising transparency. The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is proud to announce a significant milestone for Australia’s aquaculture industry: Skretting has become the first aquafeed producer in the country to earn certification under the ASC Feed Standard. Skretting has achieved certification for its […]
Going above and beyond: ASC Awards Tassal for their industry leading emissions reduction targets validated by SBTi
Tassal becomes the first Australian aquaculture producer to have emissions reduction targets validated by Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Gemma Gwilliams, Tassal ESG Manager accepting the Above & Beyond Award on behalf of Tassal “Tassal has demonstrated a commitment to climate action and sustainability that goes beyond ASC’s core certification requirements. Their science-based emissions targets […]
Sustainable Seafood Awards Winners 2025
Sustainable Seafood Awards 2025 Winners Unveiled. The Sustainable Seafood Awards Australia recognise organisations and individuals who make significant contributions towards ensuring we will have fish forever by supporting responsible aquaculture and sustainable fishing practices. The annual awards are run by the Marine Stewardship Council in partnership with the Aquaculture Stewardship Council. Laura Wells presenting the […]
Celebrating Vietnamese Seafood & Lunar New Year
We are so pleased to announce our Vietnamese Lunar New Year collaboration with Chef Ambassador Nina “Teddie” Huynh. Nina is a Sydney based chef currently focusing on projects that make a difference and give back to the community. As an ambassador for the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC), Nina champions responsibly sourced seafood, advocating for environmental […]
5 Delicious Seafood Recipes BY Nornie Bero To Celebrate NAIDOC Week
To celebrate this year’s NAIDOC week, the ASC has teamed up with Chef Nornie Bero to create a free recipe book, featuring 5 delicious sustainable seafood recipes that highlight Indigenous ingredients. This year’s NAIDOC week theme is “Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud”. We couldn’t think of a better embodiment of this spirit, […]
Australian Senate Inquiry into Greenwashing
ASC MEDIA STATEMENT Transparency is at the heart of everything we stand for and Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) condemns greenwashing and any form of manipulation of stakeholders, especially consumers, who want to make the shift to responsibly produced seafood. As a global not for profit organisation with a mission to transform aquaculture toward best practice, […]
ASC & MSC release the Super Seafood Report
“Gen Z’s Seafood Gap Needs Attention” Experts Speak Out. Why 60% of Australia’s Younger Generation are Not Eating Enough Super Seafood. Dr Joanna McMillan contributes to the super seafood report While 90% of Australians claim to eat seafood, a new report has revealed that younger generations, particularly Gen Z, are less likely to eat seafood […]
Sustainable Seafood Awards Australia 2024 Winners
Awards show progress being made on Super Seafood The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) and the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) unveiled the annual Sustainable Seafood Awards winners at the launch of the Super Seafood campaign to raise awareness about ASC and MSC certified seafood. Dr Joanna Mc Millan The event took place at the National Maritime Museum in Sydney with […]
ASC VR Australia
18 January 2024 ASC Statement on Variance Request from Tassal The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is committed to ensuring that seafood is produced in an environmentally and socially responsible way. The ASC Salmon Standard ensures that wildlife continues to be protected and that ASC certified farms adhere to good management practices to reduce impact on […]