Ocean Equity Research

Ocean Equity Research

Ocean Equity Research is a collective of experts studying and advising on how to manage human interaction with our oceans in a way that achieves the most desirable outcomes for all.

We Want to Reshape the World's Relationship With its Oceans

Ocean Equity Research

Ocean Equity Research sits at the intersection between science, policy, law and development studies, and focuses on how we can manage human interaction with our marine environment to achieve equitable outcomes in transboundary ocean conservation, management and development. We are a collective of experts passionate about reshaping the way global society relates to and looks after its oceans to achieve the most desirable outcomes for all.

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Themes

Our themes develop new analysis, materials and curriculums to support the transition of ocean governance to a true ‘commons’ model, focused on food security and sustainable development.

The Fisheries Governance Program orients research towards supporting practical management and policy outcomes for fisheries on global, regional and national levels, engaging with coastal communities, government agencies, regional and international organisations, civil society organisations, academia and industry.

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ANCORS Ocean Nexus Program

The Australian National Center for Ocean Resources and Security (ANCORS) Ocean Nexus program is an interdisciplinary research program that addresses key challenges to achieving equitable outcomes in transboundary ocean conservation, governance and development.

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News

News

An Analysis of Sovereign Rights and Fisheries Access Arrangements

Coastal states have compared themselves to owners of orchards from which DWFNs have been allowed to pick the apples. This argument implies that at no point does the party coming to pick the apple own the land, the trees and the apples (or the ecosystem, the fishery and the fish stock). Until the apple is picked (or the fish is caught), the holder of the access right only owns the opportunity to pick the apple (extract the fish), and even then only on a temporary and time-limited basis…

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People

Our team includes extensive experience in government and international fora, with decades of experience representing governments at regional fisheries management organisations.

We have analysed strategic interests, advised on conservation and management options and strategies, facilitated and prepared national and regional briefs for developed and developing State governments, and facilitated and chaired international negotiations.