Women in Aquaculture 

This International Women’s Day, Tassal is proud to shine a light on the women helping shape the future of aquaculture across our business Australia-wide. One of them is Holly, a dedicated Hatchery and Prawn Health Technician at our Proserpine Prawn Farm in the stunning Whitsundays.

The farm is home to premium tiger prawn production, with a strong focus on sustainable farming, local employment and community partnerships across the region. Holly Dubois said Tassal has become the perfect place to build a hands-on career in an industry she loves.

Holly started as a casual Hatchery Technician, but her enthusiasm and capability meant she became full-time very quickly. Today, she splits her year between the farm and the hatchery. During Summer and Autumn, she works outdoors as part of the Prawn Health team, monitoring prawns, stocking ponds and supporting harvest preparations. In Winter and Spring, she moves into the hatchery, helping to breed and grow the next generation of prawns. Her work includes feeding post larvae, managing water quality, treating tanks and producing algae cultures.

Holly says Tassal appealed to her because it offered a safe workplace, opportunities to develop her skills and a supportive team culture.

“The people make the biggest difference,” she said.

“And being only 30 minutes from Airlie Beach is a bonus.”

The Proserpine farm plays an important role in the region, not only producing high-quality prawns but also supporting local schools, sporting groups, conservation efforts and community events. Holly said she is proud to be part of that impact both in her work and in the community she calls home.

This International Women’s Day, Tassal celebrates Holly and all the women driving innovation, growth and sustainability in aquaculture across the Whitsundays and beyond.

CAPTION: This International Women’s Day, Tassal is proud to shine a light on Holly, a Hatchery and Prawn Health Technician at our Proserpine Prawn Farm. Photo supplied

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