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A New Benchmark for Sustainable Seafood Dining in Australia
ASC & MSC Announce Harbour Watch Certification In a landmark moment for sustainable dining in Australia, the Aquaculture Stewardship Council and the Marine Stewardship Council are pleased to announce that Harbour Watch at the Australian National Maritime Museum has achieved Chain of Custody certification for both organisations. This milestone positions Harbour Watch as a leader in transparent and responsible seafood sourcing […]
Australia’s sustainable seafood champions recognised
ASC Recognises Australia’s Leaders in Responsible Aquaculture at 2026 Sustainable Seafood Awards Australia’s seafood leaders have been recognised for setting the benchmark in responsible seafood production at the 2026 Sustainable Seafood Awards, an initiative of the Aquaculture Stewardship Council and Marine Stewardship Council celebrating organisations and individuals helping secure the long term sustainability of Australia’s […]
Northern Territory’s Humpty Doo Barramundi First Australian Barramundi Farm To Achieve ASC Certification
Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is pleased to announce that Humpty Doo Barramundi, based in the Northern Territory, has achieved ASC certification. This marks the first time an Australian barramundi farm has met the globally recognised ASC standards for responsible aquaculture. Ellie Dixon, ASC Market Development Manager Australia said. “Humpty Doo Barramundi has demonstrated that Australian […]
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, […]