SeaWeek 2026 highlights the importance of protecting Australia’s oceans and promoting responsible seafood choices. In Western Australia, the Shark Bay Wild Prawn Fishery plays an important role in delivering sustainable seafood while safeguarding marine ecosystems.
Sustainable Prawn Fishing in Shark Bay
The Shark Bay Wild Prawn Fishery operates in one of Australia’s most significant marine environments. Each fishing season begins with scientific stock assessments to ensure prawn populations remain healthy and stable.
Catch limits are strictly regulated, and fishing is confined to approved seasonal windows. These science-based measures are central to sustainable prawn fishing in Australia and help ensure long-term stock viability.
Protecting Marine Ecosystems
Trawling activity in Shark Bay is restricted to designated sandy seabed areas, avoiding coral reefs and sensitive habitats. Marine wildlife protection measures, including Turtle Excluder Devices (TEDs) and Endangered, Threatened and Protected (ETP) species exclusion systems, are mandatory.
These safeguards demonstrate how sustainable seafood in WA can be harvested responsibly while protecting biodiversity.
Sustainable for the Ocean and Local Communities
The Shark Bay Wild Prawn Fishery supports regional Western Australian communities, providing employment and contributing to local food security.
SeaWeek is a reminder that responsible seafood choices matter. Choosing sustainably managed, wild-caught prawns from Shark Bay supports both ocean health and local livelihoods.
Sustainable for the ocean. Sustainable for each other.
