Our Story

Can a fish
make a
difference?

30 years ago, we set out to reshape the seafood industry as a healthier and more sustainable part of the food system.

In college, Australis founder Josh Goldman developed one of the first aquaponics systems in a solar greenhouse attached to his dorm. This sparked a life-long journey to fulfill aquaculture’s promise to provide sustainable seafood for all.

Josh then spent three years on a global quest — raising over 30 species — searching the world to find a fish that would be a game changer.

When he discovered Barramundi, he knew he had found the one.

OUR FISH

A bite is all it takes…

Since then, Barramundi has become the fastest growing species globally and a favorite of home cooks and chefs alike.

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Our quest

We’re convinced that the right fish can improve human health while reducing the environmental impact of food production.

2004

Australis Aquaculture is founded in Turners Falls, MA.

2008

Australis establishes its Van Phong Bay, Vietnam operation.

2014

Barramundi becomes the first ocean-farmed fish to receive a Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch® Best Choice (Green) rating.

2018

Australis becomes Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) 4-Star Certified.

Australis launches Greener Grazing, a global initiative to develop new ways of farming seaweed to combat climate change.

2021

Australis becomes the first farm certified under ASC’s Tropical Marine Finfish standard.

Australis becomes Asia’s first Fair Trade Certified fish farm.

Australis receives the U.S. Secretary of State’s Award for Corporate Excellence in Climate Innovation.

Climate-smart ocean farming

Barramundi is the product of a new model of sustainable aquaculture. We pioneered climate-smart ocean farming in the marine tropics to raise the best fish imaginable in the most responsible way possible.

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Meet The Better Fish^® team

With over 330 employees, we are an ambitious group of engineers, scientists, farmers, and foodies who are passionate about building a better planet.

Founder / CEO

Josh GoldmanVIEW BIO

CFO

Jonathan DaenVIEW BIO

President

Jason PaineVIEW BIO

VP of Sales

Bill SheaVIEW BIO

Director of Finance & Operations

Tim Tolin

Sales and Production Liaison Manager

Trang Nguyen

Director of Sales

Mark Prater

Senior Manager of Sales Operations

Rachael Dube

Sales Operations Manager

Liza Toro

Senior Logistics & Supply Chain Manager

Erik Brandi

Customer Service / Inside Sales Manage

Peter Hyrne

Corporate Chef

Kelly Armetta

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