08/06/2026
It’s not massive, and it’s definitely not enough.
But on World Ocean Day, why shouldn’t we be proud to be part of the journey?
During the 2025/26 season, Tasmania harvested 178 tonnes of invasive long-spined sea urchins. Salty Roe Tasmania, as an independent small-scale processor, sustainably harvested and processed 60.1 tonnes from Tasmanian waters — 33.76% of the total catch.
The journey continues, with challenges no doubt. But we belive every tonne removed helps reduce pressure on Tasmania’s reefs and kelp forests.
This achievement is not ours alone.
Credit goes to the divers who head out in all conditions, our processing team working tirelessly behind the scenes, our distributors and industry partners, researchers, government agencies and organisations supporting the industry, and most importantly, our customers who continue to support this product and this journey.
We’d love to see this industry continue to grow and become stronger. The more people working together, the bigger the difference we can make.
Today we’re proud of the progress, grateful to everyone who has been part of the journey, and hopeful for what the future can bring.
Happy World Ocean Day.
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Note: Total catch figures are based on the latest official reports available at the time of posting. Salty Roe Tasmania’s processed tonnage is based on our own production records and monthly submissions. Reporting dates may vary between sources.
