Sushi & Sashimi in Australia:Slicing Through Safety, Myths, Risks, and Realities
Sushi and sashimi have journeyed far from their Japanese roots to become signature highlights in Australia’s multicultural food landscape.......
Published Date:22nd September 2025
Why Australia Must Increase Aquaculture: Securing a Healthy, Resilient, and Sustainable Food Future
As global and Australian demand for seafood accelerates, the oceans face mounting pressures from overfishing.......
Published Date:22nd September 2025
Celebrating Innovation and Prevention: Why Seafood Matters for Heart Health
On September 16, we mark two powerful global observances—the United Nations’ International Day of Science, Technology and Innovation for the South (A/RES/78/259).......
Published Date: 16th September 2025
Sunset Langoustines and a Turbot in Malaga – My Best (and Worst) Seafood Experiences
Seafood has always been more than just a meal for me. It’s an adventure, a lesson in culture, and occasionally, a humbling experience.......
Published Date: 15th September 2025
Innovation Raising the Bar for Animal Welfare in Seafood
The modern seafood sector is being transformed by a remarkable new wave of innovation—not just in what we eat, but in how we treat the animals that feed us. A recent example making waves comes from the UK’s scampi/langoustine (nephrops) industry......
Published Date: 12th September 2025
Seafood and Pregnancy: Essential Nutrition for Mum and Baby — A Call to Action for Australian Women
Pregnancy is a unique and transformative stage in a woman’s life, demanding special attention to nutrition that supports both maternal health and the developing baby......
Published Date: 11th September 2025
Australian Abalone: A Premium Seafood Treasure Facing New Challenges and Opportunities
Australian abalone has long been renowned as a premium seafood product, celebrated for its delicate flavor, unique texture, and health benefits. Wild-harvested primarily from the pristine......
Published Date: 10th September 2025
United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation: Connecting Seafood Consumption to Shared Global Goals
Every year on September 12, the world marks the United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation, a moment to reflect.....
Published Date: 09th September 2025
What the Latest Data from the US Reveals About Seafood Consumption—And Why it Matters for Australia
As global interest in healthy eating, sustainability, and transparent food systems grows, new data from the United States.....
Published Date: 08th September 2025
Celebrating Cornish Sardines: Festival Highlights
August (Bank Holiday time) in UK and we have discovered a new festival. The Cornish Sardine Festival in Newlyn had its maiden event and from all accounts .....
Published Date: 28th August 2025
Shrinking Brains
In a recent media article (Seafood’s Role in Dementia Prevention – SCA) we commented on National Press Club presenter, Professor Henry Brodaty AO (scientist, clinician, and advocate) who challenged all Australians to adopt a “slip, slop, slap”.....
Published Date: 25th August 2025
Feed for Aquaculture
The Seafood Consumer Association (SCA) responds to criticism of using marine ingredients like fishmeal and fish oil in animal feeds by emphasizing sustainability and nutritional necessity, while also highlighting an important nuance.....
Published Date: 25th August 2025
Seafood Consumers Association Joins Conservation Alliance for Seafood Solutions
The Seafood Consumers Association (SCA) proudly announces its membership in the Conservation Alliance for Seafood Solutions (CASS), marking a significant step forward in its mission....
Published Date: 28th July 2025
Why Seafood Deserves a Starring Role on Your Plate
If you are part of the Seafood Consumers Association or just enthusiastic about healthy eating, you will want to know what the latest science says about seafood’s benefits.....
Published Date: 19th August 2025
Nutritional Composition and Health Benefits of Iranian Caviar
Iranian caviar, particularly from Caspian Sea sturgeon species, is globally recognized as one of the most valuable aquatic food products. Its exceptional quality......
Published Date: 19th August 2025
Nutritional Benefits and Culinary Traditions of Asian Sea Bass (Barramundi)
Asian Sea Bass (called Barramundi in Australia – AFNS AS5300) Lates calcarifer is making a splash across tables.......
Published Date: 13th August 2025
Omega-3 Testing in Pregnancy: South Australia’s SAMSAS Initiative and the Fight Against Preterm Birth
In South Australia, innovative public health research has led to the launch of a world-first Omega-3 screening and supplementation......
Published Date: 12th August 2025
Ray Hilborn: Rethinking the Narrative on Overfishing
When it comes to the global conversation about our oceans, few voices are as consistently evidence-driven — and sometimes provocatively counter to popular narratives......
Published Date: 11th August 2025
Melbourne 2050 – A City Shaped by Blue and Green
By 2050, Melbourne has become a world leader in sustainable living — a vibrant, resilient, and deliciously innovative city where land and water thrive in harmony.The skyline glistens with green rooftops, vertical gardens, and shimmering glass façades that double as solar farms.....
Published Date: 11th August 2025
From Fillets to Diversity: How Online Recipes Shape What Seafood We Eat
The internet has become our kitchen companion—an endless source of recipe inspiration that profoundly shapes our food choices. But what happens when the seafood.....
Published Date: 30th July 2025
Sublime Ōra King Salmon ‘1956’ Restaurant Style!
Attended an Interactive Dinner recently at the ‘1956’ Restaurant in the Members’ Reserve at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG or locally just called 'the G'), a hidden gem discreetly tucked away on the third floor of the Olympic Stand.....
Published Date: 28th July 2025
Victorian Fisheries Authority Budget Cuts: What They Mean for Victoria’s Seafood Consumers
The Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA), responsible for safeguarding Victoria’s fisheries and managing both commercial and recreational fishing, is facing unprecedented budget....
Published Date: 25th July 2025
Magic - When Red Tilapia Turns into Red Snapper: Why Seafood Labelling Matters
In 2002, I was in Melbourne—not the one in Australia, but Melbourne, Florida—and I visited a popular local seafood restaurant for dinner. After browsing the menu, I chose what I thought....
Published Date: 24th July 2025
Hawai’i’s legacy of sustainable and delicious seafood
Hawai’i people love to eat. The rich food heritage of migrant plantation workers has resulted in an eclectic fusion of local staples. You’ll find Chinese bao stuffed with pork char siu, Filipino pork adobo, Japanese katsu....
Published Date: 16th July 2025
The Vital Role of Mangroves, Seagrasses and Seafood in a Healthy Society
Each year on July 28, World Conservation Day reminds us that a healthy society is built on a healthy environment. As we face growing pressures on our planet’s resources....
Published Date: 15th July 2025
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Navigating South Australia’s Toxic Algal Bloom: A Guide for Seafood Consumers
South Australia’s coastline is currently grappling with a severe environmental crisis: a harmful algal bloom (HAB) caused by the toxic dinoflagellate....
Published Date: 14th July 2025
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What Seafood Consumers Should Know from the FAO’s Latest Food Security Report
As seafood lovers, our choices at the fish counter or sushi bar might seem far removed from global food security discussions. However, the FAO’s 2025 report....
Published Date: 8th July 2025
Ultra-Processed Foods: Major BMJ Study Reveals Widespread Health Risks—Why Seafood Is a Smarter
A Landmark Study: The Alarming Link Between Ultra-Processed Foods and Health A major study published in The BMJ analyzed 45 research investigations covering nearly 10 million people......
Published Date: 7th July 2025
Fish Powder in Malawi’s School Meals: A Nutrition-Sensitive Innovation for the Next Generation
Dr. Shakuntala Thilsted—2021 World Food Prize Laureate and a global leader in aquatic food systems—recently spotlighted a new study by Molly Ahern and colleagues that explores the ....
Published Date: 4th July 2025
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World Population Day July 11
World Population Day on July 11 is a time to reflect on the impact of our growing global population. With more than 8 billion people living on Earth today, the challenge isn’t just how many of us there are – it’s how we live, what we consume, and how fairly.....
Published Date: 2nd July 2025
Zoonoses Day July 6
Every year on July 6, World Zoonoses Day marks a crucial moment to raise awareness about diseases that can pass between animals and humans—zoonoses. This date commemorates Louis Pasteur’s first successful rabies vaccination in 1885...
Published Date: 1st July 2025
International Day of Cooperatives July 5
Every year on the first Saturday of July, we celebrate the International Day of Cooperatives. It’s a day to highlight how cooperatives make a real difference in people’s lives and the world around us. In the seafood sector, co-ops play a powerful role...
Published Date: 1st July 2025
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A New Chapter for Australian Seafood: What Consumers Can Expect by December 2025
As December 2025 approaches, Australian seafood consumers are poised for an exciting transformation at the Sydney Fish Market (SFM). With a major redevelopment scheduled to open its doors....
Published Date: 1st July 2025
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International Joke Day 1 July
July 1 is International Joke Day—a day dedicated to laughter, good vibes, and the joy of sharing a smile with friends, family, and fellow seafood enthusiasts. At the Seafood Consumers Association, we know that the only thing better than a delicious seafood feast is a side of laughter.
Published Date: 30th June 2025
How a plate of shrimp leads to huge changes in human health
Currently, various aquatic species can be raised in aquaculture systems. Among these, crustaceans are significant for both culture and meeting global protein needs. Litopenaeusvannamei(whose Australian standard name is vannamei prawn) stands out as a....
Published Date: 26th June 2025
International Picnic Day 18 June.
International Picnic Day is celebrated every year on 18 June and it's the perfect excuse to slow down, step outside, and just enjoy life’s simple pleasures. In a world where everyone is always busy, rushing around, and staring at screens, this day reminds us that sometimes, the best moments come from doing very little – like sitting on a blanket under the sun, surrounded by good company and tasty food.
Published Date: 17th June 2025
World Combat Day to Desertification and Drought 17 June: Land-Ocean Connection
Every year we pause to celebrate Father’s Day — a day to honour dads, grandfathers, carers, mentors, and all those who play a fatherly role in our lives. At the Seafood Consumers Association, we believe this is more than just a day for gifts and BBQs, it’s a....
Published Date: 16th June 2025
Father’s Day: A Time to Celebrate with Seafood and Storytelling.
Every year we pause to celebrate Father’s Day — a day to honour dads, grandfathers, carers, mentors, and all those who play a fatherly role in our lives. At the Seafood Consumers Association, we believe this is more than just a day for gifts and BBQs, it’s a chance to reflect on the traditions, the health and the food that bind....
Published Date: 12th June 2025
World Oceans Day 8 June 2025
Each year on June 8, the world pauses to reflect on the oceans — vast, mysterious, and essential to life. In 2025, World Oceans Day takes on the inspiring theme: “Wonder: Sustaining What Sustains Us.” For the Seafood Consumers Association, this theme resonates deeply. It asks us to consider not only the awe and beauty of our marine world but also the critical need to preserve its bounty — particularly seafood — for current and future generations....
Published Date: 07th June 2025
WORLD BRAIN TUMOUR DAY 8 June 2025
Seafood consumers can indirectly support World Brain Tumour Day on June 8th by being informed about the potential health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, which are abundant in fatty fish, and....
Published Date: 07th June 2025
WORLD FOOD SAFETY DAY DAY 7 June 2025
This year’s theme is "Food safety: science in action" and it highlights the crucial role of science in ensuring the safety of food through evidence-based guidance and advice for governments....
Published Date: 06th June 2025
The vital role of seafood in daily life
The importance of a balanced diet for better growth and immunity is essential in today’s world. In that area, seafood is playing a crucial role to fulfill the nutritional requirements for humans. These may vary at different life stages, but the need is constant....
Published Date: 05th June 2025
Timor-Leste: A scoping review of aquatic food consumption and diet quality
In this report published by WorldFish the researchers reviewed the peer-reviewed and grey literature on the topic based on an existing repository of resources developed by WorldFish and an additional search conducted via Web of Science and Google Scholar The limited information available on aquatic food consumption in Timor-Leste indicates low consumption among populations studied. Studies among inland communities found significant differences in fish consumption among fish farming and rural....
Published Date: 04th June 2025
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FACTS RE TUNA
When people tell you not to eat Tuna because it will be fished out of existence, please refer them to the writings of the Greek philosopher Aristotle, who mentioned bluefin tuna in 350BC in 'History of Animals....
Published Date: 03rd June 2025