Guides & support

First Nations communities have always used smart and sustainable ways to fish. Today, fishing and aquaculture are big industries in Australia, and it’s important that First Nations communities continue to be involved.

Use these resources to find out more about fisheries and aquaculture. 

Connect with these First Nations led organisations to find out more and see what other people are doing. 

Aboriginal Sea Company (ASC)

ASC is building First Nations-owned businesses in the seafood and marine industries across the Northern Territory. They aim to create jobs, training, and economic opportunities for Traditional Owners while caring for Sea Country. aboriginalseacompany.com.au

Land and Sea Aboriginal Corporation Tasmania (LSACT)

LSACT runs cultural and commercial fisheries in Tasmania, including abalone harvesting. They focus on sustainable fishing, protecting Sea Country, and creating jobs for Aboriginal Tasmanians through programs like “Wave to Plate,” which connects people to careers in seafood, hospitality, and tourism. tasmanianaboriginalseafoods.com.au

cover of fisheries companion reader

Fisheries and Aquaculture Companion Reader

A guide to First Nations contribution to the fisheries and aquaculture sectors

Acknowledgement of Country

In all of the ILSC’s activities we pay our respect to the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands, waters and skies on which we live and work. We honour the resilience and continuing connection to Country, culture, and community of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Australia. We recognise the decisions we make today will impact the lives of generations to come.