Forum Fisheries Agency
- The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) is based in
Honiara, Solomon Islands and comprises 17 member governments. It was
established in August 1979 to help countries manage their fishery
resources that fall within their 200 mile exclusive economic zones.
The founding document of the Agency is the South Pacific Forum
Fisheries Agency Convention.
Ocean Health Index
Australia
- The Ocean Health Index is a valuable tool for the ongoing
assessment of ocean health. By providing a means to advance
comprehensive ocean policy and compare future progress, the Index
can inform decisions about how to use or protect marine ecosystems.
The Index is a collaborative effort, made possible through
contributions from more than 65 scientists/ocean experts and
partnerships between organizations including the National Center for
Ecological Analysis and Synthesis, Sea Around Us, Conservation
International, National Geographic, and the New England Aquarium.
Information for Australia
Western and Central
Pacific Fisheries Commission - Commission for the
Conservation and Management of Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in
the Western and Central Pacific Ocean.
Fishery and Aquaculture Country Profile for Australia
- aquatic species caught by country or area, by species items, by
FAO major fishing areas, and year, for all commercial, industrial,
recreational and subsistence purposes. The harvest from mariculture,
aquaculture and other kinds of fish farming is also included.
Seafood Industry Victoria - Seafood Industry
Victoria is a non-profit organisation whose members
are involved in the harvesting, processing,
wholesaling, retailing and exporting of seafood in
Victoria. Seafood Industry Victoria is the
officially recognised peak body for the commercial
fishing industry. In our capacity as the peak body
we liaise with State government, media,
environmental groups and other marine stakeholders
on behalf of our member's best interests. The major
role of the Seafood Industry Victoria is to
disseminate the flow of information from these
groups to industry and provide appropriate
responses.
International Association of Fish Inspectors
- Fish, seafood and associated products that are
safe, of acceptable quality and readily available
for sale in the world's marketplaces. The
International Association of Fish Inspectors (IAFI)
is a new and growing organization serving the world
fish inspection community. As stated in our Charter,
IAFI exists to promote the exchange of ideas and
information, foster interaction, understanding and
professional collaboration among individuals,
organizations, and governments, disseminate
knowledge about fish, seafood, and associated
products inspection, and promote advancement of the
state-of-the-art in fish inspection research and
education.
Abalone Council Australia Ltd
The Abalone Council Australia Ltd (ACA) is a peak
industry body representing the wild-harvest abalone
Industry from the five producing states of Tasmania,
Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and New
South Wales. Find out more about our role and our
members here.
Tasmanian Abalone Council
- We represent the Abalone industry – the divers,
non-diving quota holders, processors and exporters.
Our members have created a world-leading sustainable
model — Tasmania is not only the world’s largest
exporter of wild abalone, but also the most
sustainable. We work with our members, researchers
and government to continually improve our industry.
Australian Council of Prawn Fisheries
- The Australian Council of Prawn Fisheries was set
up to foster the development of the wild-catch prawn
industry through a national strategic approach.
Australian Prawn Farmer's Association (APFA)
- The APFA was formed in 1991 to represent the
interests and foster the development of the
Australian prawn farming industry. The Association
is a key contact for groups wishing to do business
with the Australian prawn farming sector.
Food & Beverage Importers Association - The
Food and Beverage Importers Association is an
industry body dealing with regulatory controls,
operational matters and logistics issues facing the
food and beverage importers.
National Aquaculture Council - Peak Body
representing the Australian aquaculture industry.
Australian Institute of Marine Science - The
Australian Institute of Marine Science is one of the
most innovative and progressive research
laboratories in the world with unparalleled
capability in the field of cutting-edge tropical
marine science and technology.
Moreton Bay Seafood Industry Association -
Supporting sustainable wild caught commercial
fishing in Moreton Bay, Queensland
International Salmon Farmers Association -
Aquaculture, or fish farming is centuries old.
Salmon farming began in Norway approximately 40
years ago but it has become an economic driver and
social mainstay of coastal and rural communities all
over the world – in countries like Canada, the
United States, Chile, the UK, Australia, New
Zealand, Iceland, Ireland and the Faroe Islands.
Salmon farming currently employs thousands of
people, generates billions of dollars into local
economies and provides leadership and training
opportunities for young people so that they can work
and raise families in their home communities. Farmed
salmon has also become a staple part of a healthy,
nutritious and affordable diet for people of all
ages.
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Tasmanian Seafood Industry Council
The Tasmanian Seafood Industry Council (TSIC) is the
peak body representing the interests of wild capture
fishers, marine farmers and seafood processors in
Tasmania. Tasmania is the largest producer of
seafood by value in Australia and is a supplier of
high quality fresh and frozen seafood produce to the
8 out of 10 Australians who buy seafood and to
valuable export markets, principally in South-east
Asia.
The Master Fish Merchants' Association of
Australia -
Industry Association representing seafood
merchants. The Master Fish Merchants’ Association of
Australia (MFMA) is a not-for-profit organisation
that represents businesses that buy and sell seafood
products. Membership is open to seafood retailers,
wholesalers, processors, co-operatives, mobile
vendors and any other organisation considered by the
Management Committee to have an interest in the
selling of seafood.
Queensland Seafood Industry Association -
QSIA is active in representing members’ interests in
a range of different areas affecting the industry
including fisheries policy and management planning,
marine park policy and planning, native title,
seafood safety and quality, research and
development, protection of the aquatic environment
and marine safety amongst others.
Queensland Department of Primary Industries and
Fisheries -
The Department is protecting
and conserving fisheries
resources while maintaining
profitable commercial and
enjoyable recreational
fishing sectors. The
Department is also the lead
agency in developing the
policy framework for the
management of Queensland's
fisheries resources and the
development of a profitable
fisheries industry.
The Seafood Importers Association of Australasia Inc.
- The Seafood Importers Association of Australasia
Inc. (SIAA) consists of 30 member companies,
representing about 70% of all edible seafood
products imported into Australia. The combined
business turnover of our members is approaching one
billion Australian dollars annually. The Association
was formed in 1969 and is officially recognised at
all levels of government and industry, both locally
and internationally. As a responsible industry
organization, the SIAA actively contributes to
discussions on issues such as bio-security: the
appropriate levels of quarantine applied to imports
to protect Australia's environment and primary
industries; and food safety: the setting of
appropriate standards, certification and
inspection/testing of imports.
Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia-Pacific (NACA)
- NACA is an intergovernmental organisation that
promotes rural development through sustainable
aquaculture. NACA seeks to improve rural income,
increase food production and foreign exchange
earnings and to diversify farm production. The
ultimate beneficiaries of NACA activities are
farmers and rural communities. Current member
governments are Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia,
China, Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, I.R. Iran,
Korea (DPR), Lao PDR, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar,
Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand,
Vietnam. Main
Seafood Products produced in Tasmania, Australia:
Abalone
Atlantic Salmon
Giant Crab
Kelp and Sea grass
Live Fish
Orange Roughy
Rock Lobster, Southern Rock Lobster, Crayfish
Scale fish
Scallop - Tasmanian Scallop
Sea Urchin and Urchin Roe
Shark
Shellfish
Smoked Seafood
Squid and Octopus
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