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You can make a difference. Why do your choices matter? Be informed. Choose your The we choose directly affects wisely. the health of our oceans. Consider its sustainability and always go Worldwide demand for seafood is for green where you can. increasing, yet many populations of the fish better Refer to the full guide for we enjoy are overfished. less more information. Overfishing, destructive fishing gear

and poor aquaculture practices impact no Things to do... significantly on our seas. Once considered Whether you are at a supermarket, fish inexhaustible, our oceans are now in a state merchant, dining out at a restaurant or of global crisis and they need our help. simply getting takeaway, always ask... Be part of the solution. • What species is it? Become a Sea Guardian today! • Where is it from (Country/state ’s or territory)? Mini Sustainable • How was it caught or farmed? Seafood Guide Tell your friends! Spread the word about how good it feels to eat sustainably. Consult the website and get your hands on the full version of Australia’s Guide or you Your guide can download the free Android or to choosing iPhone app for more information on seafood wisely each species. Freecall 1800 066 299 www.sustainableseafood.org.au www.marineconservation.org.au www.sustainableseafood.org.au less no Better Choice better Eat Less Say No

These species represent a BETTER CHOICE. EAT LESS of these species. Wild-caught SAY NO to these species. Wild caught They are not currently overfished, are species may be caught using fishing methods species in this group, whether Australian generally resilient to fishing pressure, have that cause some damage to ocean habitats or imported, may be overfished or their a history of stable catches and are caught or have bycatch issues. Fish populations capture heavily impacts our seas e.g. killing or farmed using techniques that have low may be poorly understood and require threatened or protected species as bycatch environmental impacts. May still have some careful management to protect stock health. or damaging sensitive habitats. Farmed minor issues but are a better choice. Production methods for farmed species have species include those produced by methods some environmental impacts on our seas. that place significant stress on our oceans. Australian Wild Australian Wild Australian Wild Caught Fish Marketed as/species considered Caught Fish Marketed as/species considered Caught Fish Marketed as/species considered Australian Salmon Australian Salmon (WA & NT) Barra Blue Warehou Sea Bream Crabs Mud Crabs, Spanner Crabs Blue Grenadier Cod, Hoki Gemfish Hake Flathead (NSW & VIC) Dusky Flathead Blue- Trevalla Blue-Eye Cod Mulloway Jewfish Bay Prawns Bugs Balmain & Moreton Bay Bugs Deep Sea Perch Southern Calamari Calamari Flathead Tiger Flathead Shark Flake Spanish mackerel Mackerel Mahi Mahi Dolphinfish Snapper Pink Snapper, Spencer Gulf Prawns Western & Eastern King, Tropical Snapper Southern King Prawns (SA) King Prawns Banana, Tiger, School & Endeavour Prawns Bluefin Bluefin Tuna Whiting King George & Stout Whiting Tuna Albacore & Yellowfin Tuna Australian Farmed Marketed as/species considered Australian Farmed Marketed as/species considered Australian Farmed Marketed as/species considered Barramundi Barra Yellowtail Kingfish Kingfish, Yellowtail Blue Mussel Atlantic Salmon Tasmanian/Smoked Salmon & Tasmanian Yellowtail Prawns Black Tiger, Kuruma Rainbow Ocean Trout Imported Marketed as/species considered & Banana Prawns Imported Marketed as/species considered Farmed Prawns Pacific White, Whiteleg Sydney Rock, Native Freshwater , Royal & Black Tiger & Pacific Oysters Basa & Mekong Blue Grenadier Hoki Nile perch Lake Victoria Perch Hake Cod Check our website, or smartphone apps for more details. Tuna Albacore, Yellowfin, Bigeye Tuna www.sustainableseafood.org.au Note: Canned tuna sustainability is brand-dependent.