Why Sealord

With fishing operations in New Zealand, Australia and Mauritius, Sealord is one of the largest seafood companies in the Southern Hemisphere.

Encompassing both sustainable deep-sea fishing and finfish aquaculture operations, Sealord employs more than 1,000 people in New Zealand and 240 people overseas.

Specialising in fishing, processing, distribution and marketing, Sealord exports 90% of our catch in various frozen formats to 40 countries.

Sealord’s people are passionate about fishing, innovation, delicious seafood and the wellbeing of each other and the environment through our value-based culture.

One of the largest quota holders in New Zealand harvesting sustainable seafood, Sealord also owns Petuna Aquaculture and Sealord King Reef Aquaculture in Australia.

Established in Nelson, New Zealand more than 60 years ago, today Sealord is equally owned by Māori through Moana New Zealand, and global seafood company Nissuj Corporation (Nissui).