About Us

Commitment to Seafood Excellence

For more than three decades, Southern Trading Australia has continually delivered the highest quality, sustainably sourced seafood to the world.

Over 30 Years of Seafood Excellence

Humble Beginnings (1990)

Southern Trading Australia (STA) was founded in 1990, aiming to procure the highest quality Western Australian seafood to supply to discerning customers.

Strategic Restructuring (2004)

In 2004, the company strengthened with new leadership, including Glen Bosman as Managing Director.

Infrastructure Expansion (2005)

They moved into a larger facility in Fremantle and started fishing partnerships, including one for deep-sea crystal crab.

Global Recognition (2006)

Southern Trading Australia (STA) became known worldwide for premium seafood, especially crystal crab and abalone.

Strategic Acquisition (2021)

Aquatic Life Industries (ALI) acquired STA, expanding product range through additional licenses and retaining key management.

Quota Consolidation (2023)

Consolidated licenses in Crystal and Blue Swimmer Crab, establishing STA as WA's largest holder of crab quotas.

Southern Trading Australia is proud to own, operate and source product from a number of MSC certified fisheries, including our premium Crystal Crab. Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification ensures wild harvest fishing practices are independently audited as being sustainable. This means the practices preserve naturally occurring, renewable resources and the marine ecosystems which support them for generations to come.

When you choose our products, you are choosing sustainable, responsibly sourced, ethical and traceable Australian seafood.