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Aqua Fisheries Conferences Cambodia – Myanmar 2016
Katherine Hawes to speak at the Aqua Fisheries Conference in Cambodia and Myanmar in 2016. For more information, please see: http://myanmar-aquafisheries.com/ Myanmar 28 - 30 September 2016...
Article: Stop and Read the Fine Print
As a marine and boat lawyer, I often come across people who have ended up disappointed and even exploited as they got carried away in the excitement of buying a boat and didn't pay attention to that...
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Article: Thinking of Buying a Boat?
Article: Thinking of Buying a Boat? - Australian Boat Mag November 2015 issue. Download the article here: Aust Boat Mag Nov 2015.pdf_extract
Infographic: Sustainable Fish for Christmas in NSW
FREE Infographic: Sustainable Fish for Christmas in NSW Click here to get your free infographic: Sustainable Fish for Christmas in NSW
Article: Thinking of Taking Your Boat Out for the Day?
Article: Thinking of Taking Your Boat Out for the Day? What you need to know. There are a number of key issues you should consider before deciding whether a boat party is a good idea. Click here to...
Course: Of Being Legally Sexy: The Implications of Overselling Yourself
GET IT LEGAL SERIES: Of Being Legally Sexy: The Implications of Overselling Yourself - Understanding Social Media Law for Business When: November 14 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. Where: Ventura Level 6, 234...
Article: Smoke and Mirrors
Article: Smoke and Mirrors Despite ship transportation being considered as the most energy efficient mode of transport, it still represents a significant contribution to global emissions. Read more...
Article: Legal Waves- Australian Boat Mag
Article: Legal Waves - Australian Boat Mag Looking at how the law interfaces with today’s boat owners and fishermen. Click the link to download the article: ABM225_1440132151.pdf_extract
Article: Aquaculture Climate Risk and Insurance
Article: Aquaculture Climate Risk and Insurance Get your PDF copy of Katherine Hawes Article in Aqua Culture Magazine July/August 2015 here: - Article Hawes Pages from AQUA Culture _JulAug2015_FA2_LR
FISHING ON THE HIGH SEAS
FISHING ON THE HIGH SEAS Proposal of Fishing Ban in the High Seas Scientists have proposed a novel idea to prevent the collapse of fish stocks due to overfishing: ban fishing in international...
International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG) Update 2015
International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG) Update 2015 By the end of this year, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will publish the next revision to the International Maritime...
Laws Affecting Seafood Standards
The Food Information to Consumer Regulation (FIC) It came into force on December 13, 2011 with a three year transition period, so becomes effective from December 13, 2014. The new regulation brings...
Infographic: Guide to Establishing Aquaculture in NSW
Infographic: Guide to Establishing Aquaculture in NSW Click here to download your infographic: Guide To Establishing Aquaculture in NSW
International Instruments in Fisheries Governance
International Instruments in Fisheries Governance Exploitation of the global marine commons has led to the depletion of many major fish stocks and to a growing recognition of the need to take global...
News Update: Fishing Legislation Changes from February 2015
Fishing Legislation Changes from February 2015 The below changes to Queensland's freshwater fishing rules commenced on 1 February 2015. New closed areas adjacent to waterway barriers Closures are in...
Key Considerations when Commencing an Aquaculture Farm in NSW
Key Considerations when Commencing an Aquaculture Farm in NSW Aquaculture involves the breeding, growing, keeping and harvesting of fish or marine vegetation with a view to sale for a commercial...
Infographic: Guide to International Fishing Law
Infographic: Guide to International Fishing Law Click here to download the Infographic: Guide_To_International_Fishing_Law
EU Landing Obligations for Commercial Fisheries
EU Landing Obligations for Commercial Fisheries The “discarding” practice that has been unavoidable for fisherman for years has been highly criticized by the EU. It has been calculated that 8% of...
Do Emissions Really Matter in Arctic Sea shipping?
Do Emissions Really Matter in Arctic Sea shipping? As efforts to protect the Arctic Ocean are increasing every year, the results are more and more unsettling. Scientists at the National Snow and Ice...
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