OCEANS GOVERNANCE AND MARITIME STRATEGY

This volume prepared by two recognized Australian experts in the shipping industry. Today, much of the Australian's business is closely tied up with the ocean, and its future will definitely also be connected with sea. That was the truth a decade ago, as well. The exclusive economic zone of Australia exceeds its land mass holding huge potential for the resource and economic development of the region.

We should note, however, that such issues as protection and security will always go together with the potential. The oceans that surround the area are holding a key to the Australia's economic growth and development as well as to its national security being assigned highest priority. Note that the total scope of the opportunities for getting wealth from the ocean and have only been partly researched and explored.

The marine industries are generating billion-dollar revenue every year and the potential for the growth is still remaining significant taking into account the ongoing scientific and research projects and recent technological advances. The content of this book is expected to help in proper consideration of the critical matters of maritime strategy and ocean governance...