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From Catch to Plate: Legal Challenges in Building Consumer Trust and Provenance
Introduction The seafood industry in Australia is undergoing a transformation. No longer is it enough to land a good catch and send it to market. Today’s consumers want more. They want to know where their seafood comes from, how it was caught or farmed, whether it was...
How Carbon Credits Work in Aquaculture
Carbon credits in aquaculture are tied to the capture or removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere through biological processes in marine farming systems. This is known as blue carbon. Key mechanisms in aquaculture include: Seaweed farming (macroalgae): Seaweeds...
Wild Catch Fishing Infringement Notices – What to Do If You Get Inspected?
Introduction For wild catch fishers, inspection is part of the job. Fisheries officers have broad powers to board vessels, check gear, and inspect catch. Most inspections are routine — but sometimes they result in infringement notices or prosecutions. This article...
Seaweed Farming – How Do I Avoid Legal Risks?
Introduction Seaweed farming is emerging as one of Australia’s most promising aquaculture industries. Beyond providing food and fertiliser, seaweed is now being recognised for its role in reducing methane emissions, generating blue carbon credits, and supplying...
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