Forget the days of fishing being dominated by Baby Boomers, a new generation is in town!
Each year, more and more individuals are flocking to join the commercial fishing sector, seizing limitless opportunities. The sector boasts an array of unique and diverse roles, attracting a wide range of people into a fulfilling career path.
Check out a new reason or two to join the seafood industry!
Ocean Insights: Diversity in WA's Seafood Industry
“There are lots of different jobs and options available. It’s not just about getting your hands dirty!” says Elle Todd, who joined her multi-generational family business Westerberg Seafoods as an office administrator before creating a value-added, diversified range of ready to eat Sardines!
Each year, more and more individuals are flocking to join the commercial fishing sector in Albany and Esperance, even without prior commercial fishing experience, to seize limitless opportunities. The sector boasts an array of unique and diverse roles, attracting a wide range of people into an exciting and rewarding career.
Dive Deeper - Stewart Kempton
Growing up as a kid, WA Skipper Stewart Kempton never thought he would be working on the water, but now as a young professional skipper, he wouldn’t have it any other way.
Dive Deeper - Mike Soady
“To someone that doesn’t know much about working with fishing nets, I always describe it as ‘dressmaking’.”
Commercial Fisherman and Moreton Bay Netmaker Mike Soady has been trawling the seas for 46 years. Over this time, Mike and his trusty skipper and son Jason Soady, have focused on enhancing their net designs and increasing their efficiency to reduce bycatch.
Dive Deeper - Elliot Tobin
Commercial fishing isn’t a career path for everyone – but the fulfilling and challenging nature of work pulls at the lines of avid fishers such as Elliot.
Dive Deeper - Angela Barnes
Seeing an opportunity, Angela started using social media to capture the authentic, day-to-day operations of Barnes Seafood.
Crowd favourites include the kids getting involved, or action shots of the crew capturing crabs.
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