Stewardship/Research
Sustainable Fishing Practices
This video is about the Victorian wild harvest abalone fishery, and the practices put in place to ensure its longterm sustainability.
AVG Virus Detection and Wash-down Protocols
Abalone Council Victoria produced this video to highlight the characteristics of abalone infected with Abalone Viral Ganglioneuritis, and the proper...
Eastern Zone members are extremely concerned with regular poaching in our zone, however the Fishery Officers in conjunction with the local police have made some significant busts and apprehension.
Some VFA media on large abalone busts can be found below.
If you suspect poaching or illegal fishing please call:
Reporting illegal fishing – 13FISH (133474)
Officers net illegal haul of abalone in East Gippsland 11 February 2026
Officers net illegal haul of abalone in East Gippsland – VFA
Fisheries Officers catch New Year abalone thieves 09 January 2025
Fisheries Officers catch New Year abalone thieves – VFA
Marine park abalone fishers face major charges 08 July 2025
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The next time you are looking for unique seafood taste experience why not try some beautiful wild-caught abalone. Each one has been hand-harvested by an experienced diver from the depths of the cold pristine waters in one of the Mallacoota reef areas of the Tasman Sea.
Cooking abalone is not as difficult as you might think.