Marine sector

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Insuring Australia’s marine future | OCCASIONAL PAPER | March 2013

‘Marine protection insures against loss to environment and economy’ – CPD Marine economy fellow This report finds that Australia’s national network of marine parks will act as an insurance policy for commercial and recreational fishing Insuring...

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Prof Callum Roberts | The Thomas Conservation Oration | Sydney, 18 March

Secure Australia’s Borders With Parks For Reefs World Leading Marine Scientist In Sydney To Warn Of Threats To Australia’s Oceans What: The Thomas Conservation Oration 2013 When: Monday 18 March 2013 Where: New Law...

Caroline Hoisington | ABC Rural, 23 Oct 2012

CPD fellow and marine economist Caroline Hoisington’s report for the CPD, Rezoning SA Marine Parks was featured on the ABC Rural news website. The article focuses on the $20 million value of the marine parks...

Caroline Hoisington | Media pick up on ‘Zoning SA Marine Parks’

CPD marine economy fellow puts “dollar value” on protected eco-services Caroline’s CPD paper generated some excellent media coverage, particularly in South Australia. With the state government set to finalise and release plans for the...

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Zoning South Australia’s marine parks | OCCASIONAL PAPER

CPD’s Marine Economy Fellow Caroline Hoisington has analysed the areas proposed for the creation of fully protected sanctuary zones in South Australia’s marine park network. The ecosystem service values covered by the new sanctuaries are...

Caroline Hoisington | Tasmanian scientist slams supertrawler delay

ABC Rural, 12 September 2012 CPD Fellow and marine economist defends proposed marine reserves, as the FV-Margiris exits stage-left… …leaving in its wake heated national debate over sustainable fishing practices.  Following the passage of...

Marine Reserves Reality Check | The Cairns Post, 10 September 2012

Marine park cost claims ‘dubious’ Marine Reserves Reality Check, by CPD’s Marine Economy fellow Caroline Hoisington, was featured in The Cairns Post on its day of release. Although the reporter initially misquoted some key...

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Marine Reserves Reality Check | OCCASIONAL PAPER

The economic cost of the Commonwealth Marine Reserve Network is small compared to its benefits. Wild claims of potential damage to fishing businesses are being made in the lead up to the final declaration...

Caroline Hoisington | The Mercury, 14 August 2012

‘Groups unite to protect fish’ CPD Fellow observes resistance from many Tasmanian sides, to incursion on fish stocks by super trawler Margiris Hundreds of boats representing a range of interest groups joined a protest...

Miriam Lyons: Preserving our marine wealth | ABC Rural Report, 27 June 2012

ABC RN – The Rural Report for Western Victoria and South East SA, 27 June Miriam Lyons was interviewed for this report by Cassandra Hough. How do you put a price tag on the...