The Aquaculture Stewardship Council responds to recent articles in The Australian following the release of the WWF’s report on Eco-Labelling
As a science led, not-for-profit organisation, we always welcome questions and requests for information about the ASC programme and the improvement of responsible and sustainable practices in Aquaculture. The WWF…
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council responds to recent WWF Australia report on Macquarie Harbour
ASC response to the Review of Eco-labelling Standards in Relation to Salmon Farming in Macquarie Harbour, a report commissioned by WWF Australia. The ASC welcomes the review. It presents a number of helpful recommendations that build on the existing credible ASC certification framework and…
The seafood chefs driving change in Australia
Meet the Chefs: To celebrate Sustainable Seafood Week and the ASC’s commitment to ensuring responsibly farmed fish across Australia and the globe, we’ve teamed up with three talented chefs to…
Virtual classroom event with Taronga zoo
We are so pleased to announce the launch of our first ASC Australian Education module, a joint endeavour with our sister organisation the MSC (Marine Stewardship Council). We will launch…
Australia’s most sustainable seafood revealed in Sustainable Seafood Awards 2021
And the Winners are… This year’s Sustainable Seafood Awards is hosted by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) and the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) , and commends people and organisations that…
How ASC Farms Help Protect Vital Mangrove Forests: Pacific Reef in Australia
Mangrove forests are among the world’s most productive ecosystems and healthy mangroves are a precious, almost priceless resource. Mangroves can quite literally save lives during storms and extreme weather events…
New Trusted Labels Group in Australia Launches on World Ecolabel Day
ASC has joined forces with other certification programmes in Australia to form the Trusted Labels Group, launching at an event in Sydney on 8 October. The Trusted Labels Group is…
About Clean Seas Seafood
When was the company started: Clean Seas was established in 2000 to propagate and grow Southern Bluefin Tuna, however, the company refocused its efforts on the sustainable production of Hiramasa…
Innovation in the tropical waters of Queensland
The Mitris family started Pacific Reef Fisheries in 1998. Today it is a highly successful prawn farming business which operates in the tropical waters of north Queensland and fully embraces…
Hobart seafood icon becomes new link in the chain
Mures Tasmania is a fully-integrated, family run business and a Tasmanian seafood icon. They combine a long history of sustainable fishing practices with a unique “hook-to-plate” seafood dining experience, offered…