CHART A NEW COURSE
The perfect fish for a changing world
Australis is innovating a brighter food future through climate-smart ocean farming.
Meeting the
challenges ahead
Climate-smart ocean farming is vital
to feeding the world responsibly.
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World population will grow by 2 billion in the next 30+ years.
We will have to produce 70% more food by 2050. A decision as simple as choosing barramundi over beef once a week can make a difference.
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Land-based agriculture is our highest impact activity.
Raising livestock consumes huge amounts of resources. Agriculture also emits more CO2 than all the world's power plants combined. Embracing lower impact alternatives is imperative.
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Wild fishing can't meet demand alone.
Health experts recommend at least two servings of fish a week, yet this would require four planet earths if we relied on wild fish alone.
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There are big opportunities to improve our food system.
Supporting scalable, ecological innovation and making informed choices will create healthier and lower impact foods for everyone.
TURNING THE TIDE
Sustainability starts with teamwork
By partnering with chefs, health experts, and NGO’s, we're creating a community that is better informed about sustainable seafood. Here's how we're paving the way towards meaningful change.
CULINARY INSPIRATION
Spreading good ideas through great meals.
The story of barramundi is best told in a bite. We work with like-minded chefs and food professionals in their quest to bring better food to more people. As a member of Chefs Collaborative, we support passionate, sustainability-focused chefs from around the country in their quest to #ChangeMenusChangeLives.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Building sustainable seafood fluency and leadership.
By joining forces with Sustainable Fisheries Partnership, one of the world's leading NGO’s whose work focus on fishery and aquaculture improvement projects, we provide large foodservice organizations with expertise and guidance on holistic sustainable sourcing practices. Contact us to find out if your organization qualifies for one of our free sustainable seafood workshops.
RAISING THE BAR
Collaborating with top conservation organizations.
We collaborate with leading ocean conservation organizations including Monterey Bay Aquarium, Ocean Wise, SeaWeb, FishChoice, and the WWF Aquaculture Stewardship Council to develop rigorous standards to ensure that wild and farmed seafood are a part of the solution to making food more sustainable.
Never heard of barramundi before? Learn more about this remarkable species.
About The FishOUR PROCESS
Climate-Smart Ocean Farming
Controlled, traceable, and transparent. We manage our barramundi from egg to harvest and ensure that they are always handled with care. Our revolutionary farming system guarantees the best conditions as possible. We’re proud that our fish are free of antibiotics, chemicals and colorants.
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Innovative land-based nurseries nurture young fish
Controlled-environment nursery tanks ensure healthy growth.
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Fish graduate to offshore net pens in pristine waters
They swim freely at low densities and are constantly monitored.
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Hand filleted and frozen to lock in peak flavor
Our fish are harvested, hand cut, and flash frozen the same day.
CURB YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT
Enjoy great food with lower impact
Our barramundi eat a largely plant-based diet, which leaves more fish in the sea. Less land and water are also required to grow their feed. After harvest, they're shipped by frozen container, which emits 90% less carbon than fresh fish flown by air.
Compared to
Beef
27 kg CO2e
Compared to
Pork
12.1 kg CO2e
Compared to
Chicken
6.9 kg CO2e
Australis
Barramundi
4.1 kg CO2e
Sources: Environmental Working Group, 2011. Kifle, 2012. Intrafish, 2016.
WHAT'S NEXT
Our latest findings
At Australis, we’re constantly innovating to improve the way we farm and do business. Check out some of the newest initiatives that have come out of our experiments.
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