We have partnered with OriginsNext to develop a coral traceability solution for the Queensland Coral Fishery.
This will be a world-first solution. It will:
- support transparency and regulation of the coral trade for the Aquarium industry
- track and trace wild and captive bred coral through supply chains
- bolster public trust in fisheries products sourced from the fishery
- provide trust and assurance to domestic and international markets
The solution will trace individual pieces of coral from harvest to export. It will differentiate between wild-harvested coral specimens and those produced on-land. This will ensure provenance is clearly recorded.
It will use cutting edge, secure and tamper-proof technologies.
It will also help Australia meet its obligations under the Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
CITES requires parties to ensure trade is sustainable, legal and traceable. Hard coral is listed under the CITES.
The coral traceability system will be rolled out from late 2026.
This work is funded by the Reef Trust. The Reef Trust is Australia's investment program for the Great Barrier Reef.
OriginsNext is an Australian-built ecosystem platform. They deliver traceability and transparency across global supply chains.
