Our Commitment to Sustainability
At Eyre Peninsula Seafoods, we believe in respecting the environment and minimising our impact to create a sustainable future for generations to come.
That’s why we take an environmentally friendly approach to everything we do - choosing a sustainable seafood is easy with Eyre Peninsula Seafoods mussel products.
Mussels are natural filter-feeders
Farmed Australian blue mussels are one of the most sustainable seafood choices you can make. That is because mussels play an important part in keeping our oceans healthy.
Every day, one mussel filters up to 20 litres of seawater. As they feed off the natural upwellings of nutrients from the Great Southern Ocean, they filter out phytoplankton and sediments.
Because of this, we don’t need to add any artificial food to feed the mussels that can add unnecessary waste to the environment. And mussels essentially clean the water as they go. This can help prevent algae blooms from occurring and harming the marine ecosystem. There’s more to these little morsels than a tasty meal!
Protecting the natural environment
We use biodegradable materials such as cotton in our mussel farms. We use the cotton to secure the baby mussels – known as wild spat – into place as they mature. Over time, as the mussels grow, the cotton sock naturally disintegrates into the water, leaving no harmful particles that could harm the environment or sea life.
Throughout the year we work closely with other fishing associations in the region to keep the beaches and water around Port Lincoln clean.
Every three months we patrol a section of the beach to remove any plastics, fishing rope or rubbish, before it does any harm to the environment or wildlife. After all, we know just how lucky we are to share in the spoils of the ocean, so the least we can do is take the best care we can.
A better choice for the planet
Mussels are a protein source that doesn’t cost the earth. And they play an important role in keeping the waters clean and in balance. In fact, if we didn’t have mussels in the oceans, mother nature would pay the price. They keep oxygen levels in check, which can help to prevent algae blooms that can be harmful to other sea life.
If you want to reduce your impact on the environment by choosing more planet-friendly meat sources… mussels are clearly a smarter choice. And you’ll get even more protein and iron than from fillet of steak. You’ll get your protein fix and enjoy the full-bodied creamy rich flavour of mussels.
Organically grown
All of our premium mussels are certified organic. That means they meet the National Association for Sustainable Agriculture Australia’s (NASAA) Organic and Biodynamic Standard.
This covers the entire organic supply chain – from input manufacturers, producers and processors to wholesale and retail operations – ensuring organic integrity ‘from paddock to plate’.
Choosing a sustainable seafood is easy... with mussels
Our premium mussels come in single serve packs found in the chilled section of your supermarket or independent premium seafood retailers. And mussels are not just good for the ocean…they are good for you! Find out the incredible health benefits that mussels bring.