A Paradise in Central Vietnam

Australis pioneered the use of close-containment (land-based) farming and in 2007 we brought our unique approach to the pristine waters of Central Vietnam. We hatch and nurse our fish in land-based recirculating tanks and complete the grow-out process in modern sea cages. The bay in which we operate is unspoiled and the water is as clean as it is blue. There is a long history of small scale aquaculture (mostly family lobster farms), and the area is designated an eco-tourism zone.

Why we’re called The Better Fish

Use of tanks allows us to stock larger fish, eliminating the need for chemicals such as anti-foulants and minimizes the need for net changes which can result in fish escape. 

• Low Density Farming - Our cages are wildely spaced and are stocked at very low densities, averaging just 15 lbs. of fish per ton of water. Our barramundi occupy less than 1% of the pen, providing a naturally uncrowded environment. 

• Sustainable Feeds – We use the exact same sustainably-formulated feed in Vietnam that we do in at our US Farm. Our custom feed meets the highest standards for sustainability, health and food safety and, like our fish – it's independently tested for purity. 

• Clean Waters – Low stocking densities, use of land-based tanks, rotational fallowing of the pen site between crops and hand feeding ensure that there is no deposition of waste beneath our pens. 

• Social Welfare - Sustainability is also about taking care of people and human communities. We treat our workers well, pay living wages, and offer all permanent full time employees full benefits. All non-US facilities undergo third party social welfare audits to ensure compliance with local laws.  

Dan Fisk oversees our Vietnam operations, ensuring our fish are healthy and sustainably produced.

Take a Virtual Tour of our Farm in Central Vietnam