22 Feb 2023 | Blog, Environment, Fisheries, Legal Resources, News
The “blue economy” refers to the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and jobs, while preserving the health of ocean ecosystems. The development of the blue economy is a complex and multi-faceted process that...
2 Sep 2022 | Blog, Environment, Fisheries, Legal Resources, News
The seafood industry is heavily impacted by international trade laws, as seafood is a highly traded commodity across the world. Here are some of the key international trade laws that impact the seafood industry: The World Trade Organization (WTO): The WTO is...
28 Feb 2021 | Blog, Environment, Fisheries, Legal Resources, News
Starting an aquaculture business in Australia can be an exciting and rewarding endeavour. However, it is important to be aware of the various licenses and permits required to operate a successful and legally compliant aquaculture business in Australia. In this blog...
1 Sep 2020 | Blog, Environment, News
by Anthony James Sangster Robles Solicitor @ Aquarius Lawyers Updated July 2021 Recent issues in Ecuadorian territorial waters and the Galapagos Island Exclusive Economic Zone and World Heritage Marine Reserve area have brought to the fore ever-growing concerns over...
1 Aug 2020 | Blog, Environment, News
by Anthony James Sangster Robles Solicitor, Aquarius Lawyers August 2020 Sustainability of the oceans have been an integral concept to international world governance in the last 10 years, it has been introduced by more local governances. The world started to see the...
8 Jan 2019 | Environment, Fisheries, Legal Resources
Licensed fishing vessels operating in the following fisheries are required by law to use a vessel monitoring system (VMS): Fishery Symbol East Coast Trawl No.1 T1 East Coast Trawl Concessional Zone T2 East Coast Trawl Moreton Bay M1 Torres Strait Prawn Trawl PR Gulf...
