Matt Watson

Supporting Australian and SE Asian fishery sustainability journeys with @MSCAustraliaNZ. All views are my own.

[Matt Watson @Got_Sole]

@BD_Stew @NathandeRoz Indeed. And not helped by the loss of the Southern Rock Lobster's key market - China.

[Matt Watson @Got_Sole]

@FTAFishNews What happened to lead to this tweet? Is it a fishery performance issue or linked to the lpss of the Chinese market?

[Matt Watson @Got_Sole]

I love inshore fisheries so god-damn much. It also makes me nostalgic for my old stomping ground. Check out this 30min doco:
The Last Custodians - The Voice Of The Fleet https://t.co/0yrGXxD4S7
#eatmorefish

[Matt Watson @Got_Sole]

@KunibertRandolf @g0re0gre @yoofilos @SolomonRDavid It was on a commercial longline, not a sport fisher.

[Matt Watson @Got_Sole]

It has always been inspiring supporting Rare Foods Australia with their #sustainability journey through the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) program. And the #ABC #Landline feature nicely summarises their efforts and commitments to sustainability. I am pr…https://t.co/RKQEOtJFkM

[Matt Watson @Got_Sole]

A belated Happy World Environment Day! I spent the day at a fish market in Kerala, India meeting with stakeholders involved in the local threadfin bream fishery. This fishery is a significant part of the tropical surimi landscape with key markets into Eur…https://t.co/ZRwGT9Kgur

[Matt Watson @Got_Sole]

@msiggs @NFFO_UK I nearly spilt my tea when I heard it. Had to rewind for a second listen. Thanks for verifying! Great series!

[Matt Watson @Got_Sole]

It's great to see #MSC support innovative science and research across three Australian fisheries! Looking forward to seeing the outcomes🙌🐟🦐

[Marine Stewardship Council Australia & New Zealand @MSCbluefishtick]

Australian fisheries receive MSC cash boost to protect marine biodiversity. Tagging skate to monitor their survival rates and a specialist knowledge exchange between Australian and British fishers are amongst the Australian projects being funded by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Ocean Stewardship Fund. https://t.co/BVVFfK1l4n #marinebiodiversity #BigBlueFuture

[Marine Stewardship Council Australia & New Zealand @MSCbluefishtick]

With canned tuna sales in Australia exceeding $400 million in 2022, the impact of this household staple on global tuna stocks from overfishing is significant, according to @AnneGabrielOz , Program Director, Oceania for the Marine Stewardship Council, adding: “Many of us are confused by the multitude of environmental claims on tuna cans. Most tuna sold in Australia is not independently certified as sustainably caught, which is a major concern when our ocean faces extreme pressures from climate change and overfishing.”

#worldtunaday #sustainablefishing #sustainableseafood #sustainabletuna

[Matt Watson @Got_Sole]

@BD_Stew @MSCecolabel Some familiar faces and excellent minds there Bryce! I hope you had a productive few days

[David Shukman @DavidShukman]

This is one of those ‘sit up and read very carefully’ moments: the #ocean is warming at a phenomenal rate and the consequences will be severe. Great reporting by ⁦@MattMcGrathBBC⁩ and ⁦@MarkPoynting⁩ https://t.co/7vnqlVD4La

[Matt Watson @Got_Sole]

On 16 March, I'll be joining the Fair Catch Alliance discussion around seafood imports in Australia. Facilitated by @minderoo, it should be an interesting, interactive event & your participation is most welcome!
More info: https://t.co/qMKgpw5k8F

[Matt Watson @Got_Sole]

@HughGnomy @Seasaver It is New Caledonian authorities culling sharks, not Australia.

[Matt Watson @Got_Sole]

@Shubho64157226 @Seasaver Apart from it is New Caledonian authorities culling the sharks as the attack happened in...New Caledonia 🤦‍♂️

[Matt Watson @Got_Sole]

An interesting piece from NZ Geographic on the impacts (both positive and negative) of trawling. Some great innovative solutions led by industry emerging in a landscape of regulatory restrictions.
https://t.co/TtdVhtR62D

[Marine Stewardship Council @MSCecolabel]

👏Great example of how governments can come together to ensure long-term #SustainableFishing

We urge the Western Central Pacific Fisheries Commission to make similar progress: https://t.co/8wCOnHgJEF

[Matt Watson @Got_Sole]

Interesting stuff looking at both IUU risk and transparency around seafood ownership. Still shocking to hear nearly 1 in 5 fish is caught illegally. Work to do!
A new tool to peer into fishing networks: https://t.co/f1aeqKM1bi via @Mongabay

[Matt Watson @Got_Sole]

@indahyudhana @MFruitema @MSCecolabel @MSCintheUK @under_x_current Hey Indah, you've tagged the wrong undercurrent handle. Try @undercur 👌

[Matt Watson @Got_Sole]

Interesting stuff here regarding the complexities of cross-jurisdictional fisheries management. Certainly worth a read beyond the Brexit clickbait title. https://t.co/4TQ7DqJ2mq

[Matt Watson @Got_Sole]

Great to see simple solutions for driving biodiversity increases. Tempted to now go dig a pond!
https://t.co/pnj4XwRIbM