The price of Aussie seafood could soon be out of reach for everyday families with warnings only the wealthy might be able to afford wild-caught fish in the near future.

The industry says soaring fuel costs and shrinking supply, are pushing local operators to the brink, with some even considering importing seafood for the first time in decades.

So, is this just a rough patch or are we watching the slow collapse of Australia’s wild-caught seafood industry?

Burty speaks with Paul Schenk from Mooloolaba Fisheries to get his industry insights.

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As Artemis II prepares for its return to Earth, all eyes are on the final and arguably most dangerous phase of the mission — splashdown. It’s the first time humans have travelled this far from Earth in more than 50 years, marking a major step forward in space exploration.

Associate Professor Matthew Richardson from the University of Southern Queensland joins Burty to talk more about this impressive feat and what it means for future exploration.

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Imagine discovering a new species that has never been discovered before, but imagine finding more than 117 different species of deep sea creatures in the coral sea.

That’s exactly what scientists have done after a major research voyage uncovered 117 previously unknown creatures - with experts believing the number could climb well past 200.

Joining Burty is chief scientist William White who tells us more about these discoveries.

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