Australian Longline Fishing Pty Ltd

Products: Antarctic Toothfish and Patagonian Toothfish - also called Chilean Seabass

The Patagonian and Antarctic Toothfish are one of the world’s most prized fish, found throughout southern ocean and sub-antarctic waters. Toothfish, also called Chilean Seabass, is known for its white flesh, broad flakes, high Omega-3 and subtle flavour, suitable for all kinds of cooking.

The Patagonian Toothfish (Dissostichus eleginoides) and Antarctic Toothfish (Dissostichus mawsoni) are one of the world’s most prized fish, found throughout Antarctic and sub-Antarctic waters.

Toothfish is also known as Chilean Sea Bass in the United States, Merluza negra in Spanish-speaking countries, and Mero in Japan.

With its snowy white, flaky and firm texture, Toothfish is well suited to all kinds of cooking methods and is much loved by chefs around the world. It is high in fat and Omega-3 which not only gives a sweet buttery taste but also contributes many health benefits. With the ease of cooking and delicious taste, it is no surprise that Toothfish is a valuable and highly desirable niche product.

Based in Hobart, Tasmania, Australian Longline Fishing is proud to be the sole Australian operator fishing for both Patagonian and Antarctic Toothfish in four fisheries. Our vessels work to the sustainability standards set by Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) and the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) that are monitored by the Marine Stewardship Council to help protect the fisheries and assure their future. The fish is processed on board our modern factory longline vessels into headed, gutted, and tailed trunks (HGT), size and quality graded then quickly blast frozen to -30⁰C prior to packing into cartons and bags. Toothfish by-products such as Collars and Cheeks are also processed and packed onboard.

The annual harvest of Toothfish by ALF is between 1200 and 1500 tonnes.