We are delighted to share the news that MainStream Aquaculture has been awarded a Certificate of Appreciation by Melbourne Veterinary School in recognition of our contributions to aquatic education and medicine. This esteemed acknowledgement underscores our commitment to advancing knowledge and practices in the field of aquaculture health. Education Initiatives: At MainStream Aquaculture, we have dedicated ourselves to fostering excellence in education, and this certificate reflects the success of our efforts in collaboration with Melbourne Veterinary School. Our educational initiatives are de ..read more

The Global Seafood Alliance’s “Spotlight Stories” highlight certified producers around the world and the stories of the people behind them. This Spotlight Story features MainStream Aquaculture, a BAP-certified barramundi producer in Australia. Feature by BAP What inspired you to become involved in the seafood industry? Dr. Paul Harrison was inspired to feed the world with delicious, sustainably produced fish through best-practice aquaculture technology. Holding a PhD in aquatic biology and having experience working across Australia and abroad, Paul and his mate decided to set up Mainstrea ..read more

The Good Food & Wine Show Melbourne recently concluded, leaving behind three remarkable days filled with culinary delights, sensory experiences, and unforgettable moments. As we reflect on this extraordinary event, we express our gratitude to everyone who made it a resounding success. At the Good Food & Wine Show Melbourne, we had the pleasure of presenting our delectable Barramundi dishes to the public. The rich flavours and succulent textures of our dishes captivated the taste buds of all who indulged in them. We also got the chance to introduce to the public gourmet Barramundi pies ..read more

Computer simulations are key to bringing aquaculture into line with genetic advances being made in land-based agriculture, according to a University of Queensland researcher. PhD candidate Jessica Hintzsche. Image: Megan Pope UQ PhD candidate Jessica Hintzsche from UQ’s Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI) is using software to virtually model the genetic tools available to barramundi farming, in collaboration with the ARC Research Hub for Supercharging Tropical Aquaculture at James Cook University and MainStream Aquaculture Group ..read more

See you all at the Aqua Farm conference hosted by Prism Scientific Services on July 10-12, 2023 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Our very own Hatchery manager, Alpa Pansuriya, is speaking at Aqua Farm conference hosted by Prism Scientific Services on July 10-12, 2023 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. As a premier event in the aquaculture industry, Aqua Farm offers unparalleled opportunity to connect wit industry experts, researchers and Aquaculture farmers. Register now https://lnkd.in/giUyA9t8 to be a p ..read more

MainStream celebrated the International Women’s Day (March-8) and our ladies are shining bright as ever. We operate multiple farms around the world and here’s a glimpse of some of our powerful and wonderful women staff (sadly some of them could not be included as their schedules did not match). Queensland staff (from left) – Kylie Henrickson, Georgia Austin, Kirsty Griggs. Victoria staff (from left) – Marni Smith, Britney Riley, Alpa Pansuriya, Sushma Nagpal, Smruti Menon, Winda Santrio. Women in Aquaculture play critical roles in the entire chain of operations from feed, management, hatcherie ..read more

We are happy to share another Sustainability story feature with GoodFish, a sustainability initiative by the Australian Marine Conservation Society, designed to help the community understand more about their seafood. As our demand for seafood increases, aquaculture (or fish farming) is an increasingly important sector; making up almost half of the seafood produced in Australia. This industry is not without its sustainability concerns, however, it’s important to know that some Aussie fish farmers are going above and beyond – and we’d love to celebrate them with you! In this film series, yo ..read more

We’re always striving for better efficiency while increasing sustainability at our farms. Our Head of Queensland business, Marty Phillips, is featured in this great article on the “Reef and Rivers” magazine published by Wet Tropics Waterways on the importance of continuous improvement and staying pro-active. TER2046_ReefRivers_Mag23_BarraDownload The post In an Australia-first, using bioreactors for farm water treatment appeared first on MainStream Aquaculture ..read more

At MainStream Aquaculture, we believe in giving back to our community and supporting the conservation efforts of local wildlife parks. Recently, we had the privilege to collaborate with the Ballarat Wildlife Park by donating a significant number of Barramundi to their facility. This initiative aims to bolster the park’s aquatic exhibit and promote educational opportunities for visitors. MainStream Aquaculture takes immense pride in our commitment to sustainable practices and environmental preservation. As part of our ongoing efforts to support local conservation initiatives, we gladly donated ..read more

MainStream’s Research & Development Manager, Dr. Holly Cate, is a member of Victoria’s Biosecurity Reference Group and she is proud to have played a part in drafting the presented strategy. The draft Biosecurity Strategy for Victoria is now open for public feedback on Engage Victoria. Keeping Victoria’s biosecurity system strong in the face of climate change, changing land use and increased movement of people and goods is a key priority. Biosecurity is vital to protecting the lifestyle that Victorians enjoy. Pests, weeds and diseases can have devastating impacts on our industries, environm ..read more