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History. Established by NSW Government in 1945 1945-1999 regulated by Government In 1994 became privately owned company. 50% by catchers and 50% by Sydney Fish Market Tenants and Merchants . Sydney Fish Market. MARKET. Largest market in the Southern Hemisphere
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History • Established by NSW Government in 1945 • 1945-1999 regulated by Government • In 1994 became privately owned company. • 50% by catchers and 50% by Sydney Fish Market Tenants and Merchants. • Sydney Fish Market
MARKET • Largest market in the Southern Hemisphere • Approx. 2,800 crates or 50 tones of seafood auctioned daily.
What you will learn on SFM Tour • Learn how the Dutch Auction and buying system works. • Tour Sydney Seafood School • Tour Auction Floor. View over 100 species • Witness Oyster Shucking • Find out about sashimi, live product and retail arcade. • Tour last about and hour and half • Everyone MUST wear ENCLOSED SHOES!!! • Tea/Coffee included in tour
WHERE & WHEN? • Tour begins at 6:55am and ends around 8:30am. • The Auction it self starts at 5:30am and continues until all products are sold. • Meet outside of Doyloes Seafood Café • Cost- $20 for Adults(have exact change) • Map Sydney Fish Market
Seafood School • Opened in 1989 • Played important role in persuading Sydney resident to eat more fish.