Prawn fishers urge shoppers in Australia to choose sustainably this Christmas

Prawn fishers urge shoppers to choose sustainably this Christmas. 63% of Aussie wild-caught prawns certified sustainable, MSC reveals. In a significant stride towards a sustainable future for the beloved Aussie Christmas prawn tradition, the world’s leading sustainable fishing standard setter, the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), has released new data revealing the most sustainable year of prawns yet with 63% of annual prawn catches now MSC-certified. Certification to the MSC Fisheries Standard means demonstrating healthy fish stocks, minimised ecosystem impacts and effective management through independent audits held annually. Commenting on the sustainability accolade, Fishtales Director, John Susman says: “Our prawn fisheries operate under the world’s most stringent sustainability standards, ensuring that every prawn is not just delicious but also responsibly sourced.” It is expected that Australians will tuck into at least 22,000 tonnes of prawns* during the festive period, ...