THE VOICE OF THE FISHERY
We value and care for Tasmania’s pure, natural and pristine aquatic environment.
The Tasmanian Abalone Council (TAC) is the voice of the fishery, representing divers, non-diving quota-holders, processors and exporters. Through sound management practice and skilled harvesting and processing techniques, the TAC has successfully translated natural advantages into sound economic gains, ensuring a bright future for the industry in Tasmania. The TAC is committed to further improvements through research and management initiatives.
HARVESTED BY DIVERS
Responsibly sourced wild, hand caught blacklip and greenlip abalone.
RESEARCH
A commitment to research ensuring effective management of our resources, environment and a secure future
TASMANIAN
Supporting Tasmanian industry and communities by bringing investment back into the Tasmanian economy
PROCESS & EXPORT
Licensed processors adhere to strict quality assurance guidelines, supplying to local and international markets
HARVESTED BY DIVERS
Providing ongoing long-term and secure investment to support the industry
THE PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES OF THE TASMANIAN ABALONE COUNCIL ARE:
- To protect and sustain the long-term viability of the wild abalone resource
- To maintain and/or improve the long-term socio-economic viability of the abalone industry and its stakeholders
- To act as an effective advocate in pursuit of the above goals.
In pursuit of the above goals, the TAC works closely and collaboratively with Marine Division staff of the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment and staff from the Taroona Research Centre of the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies.
Additional collaboration may also involve the following entities: Abalone Council Australia Ltd, Tasmanian Seafood Industry Council, Abalone Industry Association of Australasia, Seafood Trade Advisory Group, SafeFish, Tasmania Police Marine Division.
