OceanWatch Australia

31/08/2026

🎣 Master Fisherman Monday 🐟

Meet Dean Gordon, a Master Fisherman from the NSW North Coast.

Through the Master Fisherman program, Dean has demonstrated a commitment to professional development and best practice within Australia's seafood industry.

We're proud to welcome Dean to the growing network of Master Fishermen across the country.

You can find Dean's catch at the Clarence River Fishermen's Co-Operative 🦐

✅ When you see the Master Fisherman tick, you know it's caught with care. Professional. Local. Sustainable.

27/08/2026

This Spring, get involved in a Clean Up and make a difference!

Taking part in a Clean Up is a fun and easy way to connect with your community while helping protect and care for our environment.

How you can get involved:
1. Host a Clean Up: Register your own Clean Up Australia event and invite friends, family, or colleagues to join. You’ll receive all the resources you need to run a safe and successful event.

2. Join a Clean Up: Find an event near you and take part — it’s a great way to meet like-minded people and make an impact in your local area.

Ready to take action? Visit cleanup.org.au to register and join.

26/08/2026

🐳 The wait is over... our Whale Aware caps and tees are finally here! 🤩

Inspired by OceanWatch's Whale Entanglement Mitigation Program, the Whale Aware range celebrates the incredible people working to reduce whale entanglement risk along Australia's east coast.

From fishers and fisheries managers to disentanglement teams and researchers, this work relies on collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and a willingness to te new ideas to help improve outcomes for both whales and the people who work on the water.

Every purchase supports the ongoing work of the program, so you can look good and help whales at the same time 😉

Stock is limited! Head to our NEW online store to grab yours today. https://www.oceanwatch.org.au/shop/

25/08/2026

🍽️ Every ingredient has a story 📖

Last week, we attended the Two Providores Meet the Producers event at Carriageworks to better understand how chefs connect with the people, places and practices behind the food they choose.

These insights are helping inform our thinking around seafood provenance and the Master Fisherman program, and how we can better share the stories behind quality Australian seafood.

For chefs, producers and seafood lovers alike: what matters most to you when choosing seafood? Quality, provenance, sustainability, the producer’s story, or something else?

We’d love to hear your perspective! 👇

11/08/2026

Shout out to this Local Legend. David Perkins- Master Fisherman from Lucinda has been fishing the area all his life and feeding countless generations amazing fresh seafood. We Thank David for all his great work over the years and hope we can continue to learn from his local knowledge.

05/08/2026

🦪 Happy World Oyster Day! 🦪

Today we're celebrating the farmers, families and communities behind Australia's oyster industry!

From carefully monitoring water quality and growing premium seafood, to caring for the estuaries they depend on, oyster farmers play a crucial role in supporting healthy waterways and thriving coastal communities.

At OceanWatch, we're proud to work alongside the oyster industry on projects that support healthy estuaries and practical environmental solutions. Here's to the people behind the oysters and the incredible environments they help care for every day 🌊

And if you needed an excuse to enjoy some fresh Australian oysters, today is the perfect day for it! 😉🦪

03/08/2026

A big week in Sydney at Seafood Directions 2026! 🐟🦐🦪

While there was plenty of discussion about innovation, sustainability, climate adaptation, and the future of Australian seafood, the conversations weren't always easy. There was a collective recognition that the Australian seafood industry has been doing it tough in recent years, with businesses continuing to navigate environmental, regulatory, and economic challenges and uncertainty. Despite that, the week reinforced something we already know: this industry is full of passionate people committed to a strong and sustainable future!

We were also proud to be recognised as a finalist for the Environment Award, and to see our Program Manager, Kristin Hoel, recognised as a finalist for the Young Achiever Award at the National Seafood Industry Awards. While we may not have taken home the wins, we're deeply honoured to have our work considered alongside such incredible talent from across the industry! 🙏 Congratulations to all the Hall of Fame inductees, winners and other finalists! 🌟

Thank you to everyone who made the week such a valuable opportunity to connect, learn, and share ideas. Here's to continuing our collective work to amplify the value of a sustainable Australian seafood industry into the future 🤝

27/07/2026

Shout out to our newest batch of Master Fishermen from Wild and Fresh! Your commitment to best practice, sustainable fishing, and your industry is commendable 💪

Ocean Watch held a fantastic session with local Fishers at Cardwell Library on Wednesday to 7 local professional Fishermen. This is recognition that their life experience on the water plus Ocean Watch training makes them Accredited Master Fishermen. Thankyou Dave Schubert for coming to Cardwell and facilitating this workshop.





OceanWatch Australia

22/07/2026

🎣 What makes a Master Fisherman? ✅

Master Fishermen come from different fisheries and backgrounds across Australia, but they all share one thing in common: A commitment to professionalism and best practice fishing.

Through a series of training modules, the Master Fisherman program recognises fishers who have invested in building their knowledge and strengthening their understanding of topics ranging from environmental stewardship to seafood quality and handling, helping shape a sustainable future for Australian seafood.

Behind every Master Fisherman are years of experience, local knowledge, and a strong connection to the waters they work on. So next time you see the green tick, you know it's caught with care! ✅