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OceanWatch Australia Ltd is a national not-for-profit environmental company.

OceanWatch Australia is a non-profit organisation focused on marine natural resource management (NRM) in Australia. Our mission is to promote the sustainable use of Australia's marine resources through partnerships, education, and community engagement. We work with government, industry, and community stakeholders to develop and implement effective and practical solutions to environmental challenges facing Australia's coastal and marine ecosystems. OceanWatch Australia's programs include sustainable seafood, marine debris, water quality, and habitat restoration. We also provide education and training opportunities to build awareness and understanding of marine conservation issues.

03/11/2026

🔥 Hot take: Local knowledge is one of Australia's most underrated environmental tools.

Some of the most valuable environmental observations don't necessarily come from a report, they come from people who spend thousands of hours in the same place, year after year.

Changes in water quality. Wildlife behaviour. Fish movement. Habitat condition.

So whether it's fishers, oyster farmers, Traditional Owners, landholders, or coastal communities, local observations can provide incredibly valuable insights into the places people know best.

The best environmental outcomes often come from combining local knowledge with science, research and monitoring.

💬 What's the biggest environmental change you've noticed in your local area?

02/11/2026

🎣 People are often afraid of what they don’t know 🐟

That’s why conversations matter! The more we learn about where our food comes from and the people behind it, the more we realise there’s often a lot more in common than we think.

Pride in their profession and providing seafood to the public. Respect and responsibility for the resource. A commitment to continual learning.

For many fishers, these values are deeply connected to the quality of the seafood they produce, the future of their fishery, and the health of the environments they rely on. And these are the kinds of values that help build trust between the people catching seafood and the people enjoying it 🤝

💬 What’s one thing you’d like to know about the people catching your seafood?

Seafood Industry Australia Women In Seafood Australasia - WISA Tobin Fish Tobin Fish Tales Great Lakes Fisheries Pty Ltd Queensland Seafood Industry Association FRDC Sydney Fish Market

29/10/2026

Doing our part to boost mangroves' PR 🌱

Some of the hardest-working ecosystems in Australia! They support fish habitat, improve water quality, store carbon, and help protect our coastlines.

Honestly, what's not to like? Safe to say we're big fans 💚

19/10/2026

13/10/2026

These mangroves have come a long way since 2019 🌱

Bushfires don’t just impact what we see on land; they can also affect the estuaries that support fish, wildlife, and coastal communities.

Following the 2019 bushfires, OceanWatch worked with partners along the NSW coast to better understand the different impacts bushfires can have on estuaries and help restore damaged habitats by planting mangrove seedlings.

Six years on, we’re checking back in!

The result is a powerful reminder that estuary recovery is a long game that takes time, investment, and continued care. But seeing some of these young mangroves thrive in such heavily impacted areas gives us hope that it’s a cause worth investing in for the fish, wildlife, and coastal communities that rely on these ecosystems.

12/10/2026

What does it mean to be a Master Fisherman?

We asked a few of our Master Fishermen, and a few themes came up time and time again:
🐟 Quality seafood
🪸 Protecting the marine environment
🤗 Pride in their work

For these fishers, mastering their craft isn't just measured by what's brought onboard. It's reflected in how they care for their catch, their commitment to sustainable practices, and their dedication to protecting the marine environment that supports our fisheries.

Above all, it's about providing Australian consumers with the best seafood possible! 😋

Now we're curious... what's one quality you'd expect from a Master Fisherman? 👇

08/10/2026

06/10/2026

Beyond Proud to Recognise our local Accredited Master Fishermen at our Spotlight Event here in Hinchinbrook. Our Fishing Families work hard to get fish in the displays and in the fridge for Fish and Chips... Remember when you are buying local seafood it is because of these Rockstars.

05/10/2026

What an incredible few days at Spotlight on Hinchinbrook – Wild and Fresh 2026 🐟🔦

OceanWatch was proud to join commercial fishers, seafood businesses, industry organisations, scientists and government representatives in North Queensland for this fantastic celebration of Australia’s wild-caught seafood industry.

A huge congratulations to Bec Zaghini and the team at Wild Local for creating an event that showcased not only the quality of Australian seafood, but also the people, businesses and communities behind it.

Across the three days, speakers and panellists highlighted the innovation, professionalism and stewardship that underpin Australia’s well-managed seafood industry, while creating opportunities for industry to connect and learn from one another.

A highlight was the Women In Seafood Australasia - WISA panel, which shared inspiring stories of leadership and resilience from women working across the seafood sector.

It was also wonderful to see OceanWatch Master Fisherman Darcy Fazio recognised as Master Fisherman of the Year, presented by Senator Susan McDonald ⭐ Congratulations Darcy, and congratulations to all award recipients 👏

Thanks so much for having us Bec, Wild Local, and everyone involved in delivering such a successful event!

FRDC Sea Change Australia Seafood Industry Australia Queensland Seafood Industry Association Fisheries Queensland Wayde Chiesa MP Little Tuna

01/10/2026

🔥 Hot take: Some of Australia's most passionate environmental advocates work in the seafood industry 🫶

It's easy to think of conservation and seafood production as being on opposite sides of the conversation.

Our experience has often been the opposite.

So many of the fishers, oyster farmers, and seafood producers we work with are deeply invested in promoting healthy marine ecosystems and finding practical environmental solutions to sustain them. Not only do their livelihoods depend on it, they also want to ensure those environments remain productive for future generations!

🤔 Where do you think the conservation sector and seafood industry have more in common in than people realise?

Address

Locked Bag 247 (Sydney Fish Market)
Pyrmont, NSW
2009

Telephone

+61296602262

Website

http://www.oceanwatch.org.au/

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