Fast Facts
The Australian seafood industry contributed around $3.2 billion annually to the national economy. Australian Seafood consists of over 6,300 businesses employing over 17,000 people from commercial fishing to aquaculture, seafood processing, technical support, transport, retail and food service sectors.
Australian commercial fisheries are very diverse, operating from estuaries and bays, freshwater lakes and rivers, across the continental shelf to oceanic waters and onto the high seas.
The Australian fishing zone is the 3rd largest in the world covering approximately 9 million square kilometres
The Australian seafood industry is at the forefront of research and development, constantly innovating to improve sustainability and efficiency.
Industry Facts
The seafood industry is a significant contributor to regional economies, particularly in remote coastal areas where fishing and aquaculture are often the main sources of employment
Fisheries in Australia are diverse, with over 470 aquatic species being farmed or caught.
Australia's waters are rich in biodiversity, providing a unique range of seafood options not found anywhere else in the world.
Aquaculture is the controlled farming of aquatic organisms for food, conservation, and sustainable seafood production.
Interesting Facts
Indigenous Australians were amongst the first in the world to use what could now be called modern aquaculture techniques, farming eels in western Victoria
The seafood industry is also a significant part of Australia's cultural heritage, with fishing festivals and seafood events being popular attractions.
The world’s heaviest crab, the Giant Crab is found in Australia’s southern waters and can weigh as much as 17kg.
