Sustainability

Our Commitment to Protect the Ocean

Our Sri Lankan Longline Fisheries Improvement Project (SLFIP) is aimed at promoting ethical and sustainable fishing practices. Thousands of dolphins, loggerhead turtles, leatherback turtles, sharks, sea birds, albatross and other endangered ocean species are victims of unethical and irresponsible fishing practices.

In honoring our commitment to the ocean and in respect of the ocean species, Lihini Seafoods have taken steps to encourage sustainable fishing practices in Sri Lanka. Together with the SEASL (Seafood Exporters’ Association of Sri Lanka) and Sri Lankan Longline Fishery Improvement Project(FIP), Lihini Foods have taken steps to improve the biological and ecological status of Sri Lanka’s longline tuna and billfish fisheries and to develop and implement national and international fishery specific management measures that will maintain the biology and ecology towards “Sustainably Managed Fishery”.

Whilst ensuring ethical purchasing and fishing in our vessels and in our factory, we have trained vessel staff on animal friendly ways to release these endangered animals, boats are equipped with de hookers, line cutters and tori lines to help release them without harm.

Each released non target species is tagged prior to release for monitoring by conservationists. Further, to ensure sustainability of marine bio systems, our facilities will reject fish below stipulated weight and maturity levels.

Community Involvement

Lihini Seafood Pty Ltd has spent many years establishing its network as a seafood supplier to ensure that the products we offer are the finest available in Sri Lanka. Get what you need at the right price, and pass the savings on to your customers.

We are aware that our success has been largely due to the support of that community. We strongly believe that we have a responsibility to share the benefits of that success with those around us, especially the less fortunate. Giving back to the community has always been a goal for us, and we look forward to continuing with it in the future.

Presently, we have been allocating considerable amount from the profit margin of our own fishing vessels and share with community as our Corporate & Social Responsibility.