Harvest Cut at Abalone Ranch as Demand Eases

Augusta-based Ocean Grown Abalone has revealed it is harvesting less than half its usual volume, as the world comes to grips with coronavirus. Managing director Brad Adams said there would be a deferred harvest, and…

New Film Aims to Counter Bias Against Farmed Seafood

Dongo Films, a Brussels, Belgium-based collective of independent documentary filmmakers, are hoping to raise more than EUR 325,000 (USD 355,700) on public fundraising platform Kickstarter to make a film promoting sustainable aquaculture. Their goal is…

Esperance, the Next Abalone Hub of Australia?

It may be a couple years in the making but Esperance is taking the first tentative steps towards becoming the abalone hub of Australia. With a community workshop tonight (Wednesday, March 6) at 530 at…

Ocean Grown Abalone Venture Hatched

Less than a week after the Esperance Shire Council gave the project in-principle support, Ocean Grown Abalone has begun community consultation over a proposed hatchery at Wylie Bay. The shire have already begun seeking community…

Abalone & Aquaculture Industry Revitalising WA Tourist Towns

Abalone and other Aquaculture Industry Revitalising WA Tourist Towns with 'Gold Rush Food' Abalone and Other Aquaculture Industries Revitalising WA Tourist TownsWestern Australia's growing aquaculture industry is revitalising small tourism towns on the state's south…

Abalone Firm Well Placed

A year since listing on the stock exchange, Augusta’s Ocean-Grown Abalone is going from strength to strength. The company reported an annual profit of $2.4 million this year, and completion of important infrastructure work —…