15 May 2025 | Blog, Environment, Fisheries, Legal Resources, News
Introduction Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles have become essential criteria for assessing business sustainability, ethical operations, and financial resilience. As global demand for sustainable seafood production increases, investors and...
8 May 2025 | Blog, Environment, Fisheries, Legal Resources, News
Aquaculture, the farming of fish, shellfish, and aquatic plants, is a fast-growing global industry providing food security, economic growth, and employment opportunities. However, like any industry, aquaculture businesses must comply with employment laws that protect...
6 May 2025 | Blog, Environment, Fisheries, Legal Resources, News
Australia’s ocean territory is vast, teeming with economic opportunity—and heavily regulated. If you’re a commercial fisher, seafood exporter, coral harvester, or aquaculture operator, you’ve likely had to navigate a maze of rules. One of the biggest...
1 May 2025 | Blog, Environment, Fisheries, Legal Resources, News
Introduction International sanctions play a crucial role in global trade, affecting industries worldwide—including aquaculture. Governments and international bodies impose sanctions to achieve political, economic, or environmental objectives, often targeting specific...
30 Apr 2025 | Blog, Environment, Fisheries, Legal Resources, News
In Australia, aquaculture is primarily regulated by state and territory governments, each with its own licensing requirements and procedures. The federal Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) oversees biosecurity and environmental standards,...
24 Apr 2025 | Blog, Environment, Fisheries, Legal Resources, News
Introduction As global demand for seafood continues to grow, offshore aquaculture is emerging as a promising solution to increase seafood production while reducing the environmental pressures on coastal ecosystems. Offshore fish farms, located in open ocean waters...
