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Advancing Maritime Australia, Warwick Gullett, Clive Schofield, Joanna Vince
Advancing Maritime Australia, Warwick Gullett, Clive Schofield, Joanna Vince
Warwick Gullett
According to the Australian Institute of Marine Science Index of Marine Industry, Australia is 'one of the great marine nations of the world' with the 'potential to become an oceanic superpower'. This assessment is based on the size of Australia's marine jurisdiction, the extent and variety of the resources within it, and the strength and economic contribution of Australia's marine industries. It is easy to agree with this positive assessment. Part B of this book explains the vast geographical extent of Australia's marine jurisdiction, as well as Australia's rights and responsibilities within this area, and outlines its resources and their …