Media Releases

HILDA Report 2025 & The Power of Seafood Consumption for Australian Wellbeing

Australia’s most in-depth window into the lived experience of its people—the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia Survey (HILDA)—has just released.......

Published Date: 19th September 2025

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF CHARITY - SEAFOOD CONSUMERS ASSOCIATION RECOGNITION

As we mark the United Nations International Day of Charity on September 5, a day designated by the UN to recognize and celebrate charitable organisations worldwide....

Published Date: 4th September 2025

New FSANZ Microbiological Criteria Compendium Boosts Confidence in Safer Seafood

The Seafood Consumers Association (SCA) welcomes the release of the recent update to Food Standards Australia New Zealand’s (FSANZ) Compendium of Microbiological Criteria....

Published Date: 19th 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

Slip, Slop, Slap for Your Brain: Seafood’s Role in Dementia Prevention

Today (23 July 2025) at the National Press Club, Professor Henry Brodaty AO—scientist, clinician, and advocate—challenged all Australians to adopt a “slip, slop, slap” approach to brain health....

Published Date: 23rd July 2025

Offshore Wind and Our Oceans

The Seafood Consumers Association (SCA) welcomes the energy sector’s ambition and collaboration demonstrated over the two days of the 2025 Australian Wind Energy Conference (17 & 18 July at MCEC, Melbourne) As offshore wind projects move from vision to implementation in Australian waters, SCA calls for stronger integration between renewable energy development.....

Published Date: 21st July 2025

More Than Meets the Eye.How Seafood Supports Vision and Eye Health

When we think about protecting our eyesight, carrots and leafy greens often come to mind. But mounting scientific evidence reveals that seafood—rich in omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and essential minerals....

Published Date: 14th July 2025

Honouring the Connection: The Vital Role of Seafood in NAIDOC Week

As Australians unite to celebrate NAIDOC Week 2025 under the theme “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy,” the Seafood Consumers Association (SCA) calls on all communities to recognise the profound connection between seafood...

Published Date: 11th July 2025

WOMEN & CHILDREN FIRST

The necessity for seafood-focused education tailored for women and children arises from the intricacies of nutritional needs, consumption habits, and health risks associated with seafood intake....

Published Date: 09th July 2025

My favourite ‘fast’ seafood is sushi & sashimi!

Australia is a global powerhouse when it comes to fast food, ranking second worldwide in consumption. According to the 2024 Uber Eats Cravings Report, the average Australian now....

Published Date: 02nd July 2025

Debunking the Mercury Myth: Time for a Positive Global Shift on Seafood Consumption

The Seafood Consumers Association (SCA) today calls on governments, health authorities, and the media worldwide to urgently update and modernize their guidance on

Published Date: 30th June 2025

Breaking the Chains: The Seafood Sector’s Role in the Fight Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

On June 26, the world unites for the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, a United Nations observance dedicated to raising awareness, strengthening action, and fostering

Published Date: 25th June 2025

SAC Backs ACCC Greenwash Guidelines: Calling for Honest, Transparent Sustainability Claims in Seafood

The Seafood Consumers Association (SCA) today strongly endorses the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) Greenwash Guidelines, reaffirming its.....

Published Date: 23rd June 2025

SCA’s Dr Daman Shrivastav Joins Vinnies CEO Sleepout at South Melbourne Market

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: 20th June 2025