In college, Australis founder Josh Goldman developed one of the first aquaponics systems in a solar greenhouse attached to his dorm. This sparked a life-long journey to fulfill aquaculture’s promise to provide sustainable seafood for all.

In college, Australis founder Josh Goldman developed one of the first aquaponics systems in a solar greenhouse attached to his dorm. This sparked a life-long journey to fulfill aquaculture’s promise to provide sustainable seafood for all.

Josh then spent three years on a global quest — raising over 30 species — searching the world to find a fish that would be a game changer.

When he discovered Barramundi, he knew he had found the one.

Josh then spent three years on a global quest — raising over 30 species — searching the world to find a fish that would be a game changer.

When he discovered Barramundi, he knew he had found the one.

A bite is all it takes…

A bite is all it takes…

Since then, Barramundi has become the fastest growing species globally and a favorite of home cooks and chefs alike.

Since then, Barramundi has become the fastest growing species globally and a favorite of home cooks and chefs alike.

2004

2004

Australis Aquaculture is founded in Turners Falls, MA.

Australis Aquaculture is founded in Turners Falls, MA.

2008

2008

Australis establishes its Van Phong Bay, Vietnam operation.

Australis establishes its Van Phong Bay, Vietnam operation.

2014

2014

Barramundi becomes the first ocean-farmed fish to receive a Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch® Best Choice (Green) rating.

Barramundi becomes the first ocean-farmed fish to receive a Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch® Best Choice (Green) rating.

2018

Australis becomes Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) 4-Star Certified.

Australis launchesGreener Grazing, a global initiative to develop new ways of farming seaweed to combat climate change.

2021

Australis becomes the first farm certified under ASC's Tropical Marine Finfish standard.

Australis becomes Asia's first Fair Trade Certified fish farm.

Australis becomes the first farm certified under ASC's Tropical Marine Finfish standard.

Josh Goldman

Founder & CEO

Jonathan Daen

CFO

Jason Paine

President

Bill Shea

VP of Sales

Tim Tolin

Director of Finance & Operations

Trang Nguyen

Sales and Production Liaison Manager

Mark Prater

Director of Sales

Rachael Dube

Senior Manager of Sales Operations

Liza Toro

Sales Operations Manager

Erik Brandi

Senior Logistics & Supply Chain Manager

Peter Hyrne

Customer Service Inside Sales Manager

Kelly Armetta

Corporate Chef

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