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The perfect fish for a changing world
Australis is innovating a brighter food future through Climate-Smart Ocean Farming.
Behind The Better Fish® Company
Always curious, never satisfied. We are an ambitious bunch of engineers, scientists, farmers, and foodies who are passionate about building a better planet.
OUR VISION
Better Fish.
Better World.
At Australis, we imagine a world where anyone can enjoy healthy, delicious seafood that supports environmental and social progress. That is why we are spearheading the global emergence of ocean-farmed barramundi for families, schools, healthcare, and businesses—and putting The Better Fish® in every home.
OUR MISSION
Pioneer Climate-Smart Ocean Farming
We implement environmentally-conscious and scalable alternatives to promote the recovery of sensitive wild fisheries while raising high quality, nutritious fish. Our innovative practices address all of the major environmental challenges facing aquaculture today.
CORE VALUE
Everything we do today can be done better
We’d be nowhere without our team of change-makers, and we're proud of our inquisitive and resourceful team. We take care of the people who make Australis a great place to work.
"Australis' innovative practices make it a leader in sustainable seafood."
– Mike Boots, Seafood Choices Alliance
It all began with that simple question.
Thirty years ago, Josh Goldman arrived at Hampshire College and developed one of the first aquaponics systems in his dorm. After graduating, he helped bring tilapia to America—but even as tilapia was succeeding, he recognized a tremendous need for a healthier, more delicious and sustainable fish that everyone could afford. Determined to find a better fish, Josh spent three years on a global quest, testing over 30 species. At last, he came upon barramundi…
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OUR BARRAMUNDI FARMS
Redefining Aquaculture
We built our pathbreaking farms from the ground up and operate them with a highly trained and dedicated staff of aquaculture experts. Our Vietnam-raised barramundi is 4-Star Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certified and also Best Choice rated by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch® program.
VÂN PHONG BAY, VIETNAM
Unlocking potential of the marine tropics
We brought our innovative ocean farming approach to central Vietnam because of its pristine environment and because barramundi is native to the region. We employ a hybrid system of on-land nursery tanks and offshore marine net pens to grow the fish efficiently and responsibly.
VÂN PHONG BAY, VIETNAM
Unlocking potential of the marine tropics
We brought our innovative ocean farming approach to central Vietnam because of its pristine environment and because barramundi is native to the region. We employ a hybrid system of on-land nursery tanks and offshore marine net pens to grow the fish efficiently and responsibly.
Greener Grazing Project
A seaweed solution to climate change
Greener Grazing™ is an ambitious, one-of-a-kind project with the potential to virtually eliminate methane emissions from livestock digestion by introducing a type of seaweed, Asparagopsis taxiformis, into ruminant animal diets. We are exploring cultivation methodologies and integrations with the barramundi farm.
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Greener Grazing Project
A seaweed solution to climate change
Greener Grazing™ is an ambitious, one-of-a-kind project with the potential to virtually eliminate methane emissions from livestock digestion by introducing a type of seaweed, Asparagopsis taxiformis, into ruminant animal diets. We are exploring cultivation methodologies and integrations with the barramundi farm.
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Fish Fact
At the current rate of fishing, scientists predict the world will deplete nearly 90% of its commercial fish by 2050.
