Protecting Shark Bay’s Marine Future
Our Commitment to Sustainable Fishing
NorthernStar Ocean Products follows strict sustainable fishing methods to safeguard Shark Bay’s unique ecosystem. We use selective gear and seasonal limits to reduce bycatch and preserve marine biodiversity, ensuring healthy fish populations for generations ahead.
Why Sustainable Fishing Matters
As one of only a handful of operators permitted to fish from the world heritage listed waters of Shark Bay, NorthernStar is committed to the practise of sustainable fishing. We work closely with the Department of Fisheries, building responsible fishing practises and long-term viability while preserving the areas beauty and marine life.
Our Commitement
This 2015 season we are excited to report that our WA Shark Bay trawl fishery have received MSC certification. MSC is the world's most respected scientific standard for sustainability, creating greater certainty among our fish consumers that their local seafood purchases are sustainably fished. If your interested to find out more the "WA Prawn fisheries Marine Stewardship Council Certification" article goes into further detail about this exciting development.
List of Accreditations:
- Export Registrations
- HACCP Plan
- AQIS REGISTER – FV BeloStar
- MSC Certification