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Seafood in Australia comes from local and international commercial fisheries, aquaculture and recreational anglers.[1] It is an economically important sector, and along with agriculture and forestry contributed $24,744 million to Australia's GDP in year 2007–2008, out of a total GDP of $1,084,146 million. Commercial fisheries in Commonwealth waters are managed by the Australian Fisheries Management Authority, while commercial and recreational fishing in state waters is managed by various state-level agencies.[1]
The sustainable seafood movement is growing in Australia as consumers become more aware of conservation issues and the importance of maintaining fish stocks.[1] Organisations such as the Marine Stewardship Council and Australian Marine Conservation Society's GoodFish: Australia's Sustainable Seafood Guide have released guides helping consumers make sustainable seafood choices.[2][3]
- ^ a b c Bray, Dianne. "Fisheries and Aquaculture". Fishes of Australia. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
- ^ "Seafood and Sustainability". GoodFishBadFish. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
- ^ "Australia's Sustainable Seafood Guide". www.sustainableseafood.org.au. Australian Marine Conservation Society. Archived from the original on 7 June 2023. Retrieved 17 June 2023.