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SUSTAINABILITY A Sydney Fish Market perspective APFA / ABFA Conference

SUSTAINABILITY A Sydney Fish Market perspective APFA / ABFA Conference. Grahame Turk Managing Director Sydney Fish Market Pty Ltd. “Most community interest in aquaculture today is in the environmental sustainability of the industry”. Bureau of Rural Sciences, 2005.

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SUSTAINABILITY A Sydney Fish Market perspective APFA / ABFA Conference

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  1. SUSTAINABILITYA Sydney Fish Market perspectiveAPFA / ABFA Conference Grahame Turk Managing Director Sydney Fish Market Pty Ltd

  2. “Most community interest in aquaculture today is in the environmental sustainability of the industry”. Bureau of Rural Sciences, 2005

  3. “Aquaculture has contributed to the pollution in our seas, bays and estuaries”. Agree: 12% Neutral / Don’t Know: 67%

  4. “The aquaculture sector needs to be better at communicating with governments, consumers and environmental organizations, say some industry stakeholders”. ‘Aquaculture Needs Marketing’ (EvaTallaksen) Published in Intrafish - April 20, 2010

  5. “… the serious environmental and social impacts that have resulted from the development and practice of aquaculture …”.

  6. Feed • Nutrient and chemical pollution • Spread of parasites and diseases • Escapes of farmed fish into the wild

  7. “Also avoid unsustainable sea cage aquaculture, e.g. sea cage-grown Atlantic salmon, yellowtail kingfish, barramundi”. (AMCS Sustainable Seafood Guide)

  8. SEAFOOD CHOICE ALLIANCE • Environmental impact; waste water, chemical contaminants, eco system degradation, escaped fish, feed sources, brood stock, biosecurity. • Animal welfare; stocking densities, handling, transport and slaughter protocols.

  9. “You all sat here and chowed down on farmed salmon and obviously you don’t give a sh*t about what you’re putting into your body. You know what a farmed salmon is? Its filled with toxic chemicals”. David Suzuki, Environmentalist National Press Club Luncheon December 9, 2009

  10. EU fish farmers lash out against ‘misleading’ claims Andy McNicoll (published May 27, 2011 – 13.05 GMT) European fish farmers are stepping up their efforts to combat ‘misleading’ claims about aquaculture’s sustainability according to the Federation of European Aquaculture Producers.

  11. A new survey shows confusion over eco-labels remains the major obstacle to purchasing sustainable seafood. 70% of people agree buying sustainable seafood is important, but only 30% said they actually buy sustainable items. ... a third of people aren’t sure how to choose sustainable fish products and are confused by labelling.

  12. Market Power is with Major Buyers

  13. SFM’s marketing initiatives to address public perception of the seafood industry: • Aussie Seafood Campaign • Get Fresh with Fish • Support of OceanWatch Australia and their efforts of habitat restoration and by-catch reduction • For the Love of Seafood Festival (including Blessing of the Fleet) • Seafood Excellence Awards • Behind the Scenes Auction Tours • Facebook and Twitter • ‘Sustainable Seafood’ leaflet

  14. Grahame Turk Managing Director Sydney Fish Market Pty Ltd August 2011 www.sydneyfishmarket.com.au

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