Yumbah Aquaculture has made the difficult decision to cease abalone farming at its Kangaroo Island site by mid-2026, following the compounding impact of the recent Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) event and ongoing market pressures. Our immediate focus is on supporting our KI team, whose skill, resilience and commitment over nearly 30 years have defined the site. We will continue kingfish, mussel, abalone and oyster production in South Australia and nationally, supplying domestic and international markets. Our focus is now on a more resilient and productive future for aquaculture in the state and across Australia. See the Media Release for further information.

Yumbah Aquaculture is proud to announce it has become the first oyster farm in Australia to achieve Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification – an internationally recognised benchmark for responsible aquaculture.

The BAP certification provides independent assurance that Yumbah’s oyster farming operations meet the highest global standards, reinforcing the company’s dedication to quality, sustainability, and continuous improvement across all aspects of aquaculture.