Yumbah Aquaculture Is World’s First BAP-Certified Oyster Producer in Australia

Yumbah Aquaculture, an Australia-based vertically integrated shellfish producer, has become the first oyster producer in Australia to attain Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification, the Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) has announced.

Yumbah produces multiple shellfish species – including oysters, abalone and mussels – from farms in Tasmania, Victoria, South Australia and New South Wales. Yumbahattained BAP certification for its Tasmanian oyster farms at Boomer Bay, Eaglehawk Neck and St Helens. Yumbah supplies their products to both domestic and international markets.

“Becoming the first oyster producer in the country to achieve BAP certification is a proud moment for Yumbah,” said David Wood, CEO. “It reflects the work of our staff who keep the business at the forefront of responsible seafood, delivering premium Australian oysters to the world. It’s a great way to show the standards we work towards every day, producing oysters responsibly and sustainably.”

“Yumbah’s BAP certification reflects a strong commitment to responsible aquaculture,” said Dr. Belinda Yaxley, Country Coordinator for Australia and New Zealand at GSA. “It’s a clear signal of leadership in the shellfish sector and an encouraging step forward for certified oyster production in Australia.”

About Best Aquaculture Practices

Best Aquaculture Practices is a third-party certification program developed by the Global Seafood Alliance, an international, nonprofit trade association headquartered in Portsmouth, N.H., USA, dedicated to advancing environmentally and socially responsible seafood practices through education, advocacy and third-party assurances. Through the development of its Best Aquaculture Practices and Best Seafood Practices certification standards, GSA has become the leading standards-setting organization for seafood. To learn more, visit www.bapcertification.org.