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Australia passes High Seas Biodiversity legislation
Joint media release with: Senator the Hon Murray Watt, Minister for the Environment and Water 31 March 2026 Federal Parliament has today passed the Albanese Government’s legislation that will see Australia officially join a landmark international treaty to protect the ocean beyond our country’s borders. The High Seas Biodiversity Treaty (also known as Marine Biological Diversity Beyond National Jurisdiction) provides the comprehensive framework for nations, including Australia, to protect and sustainably manage the world’s ocean beyond the limits of national jurisdiction. The high seas, which sit outside individual countries’ maritime boundaries and exclusive economic zones, cover more than 60 percent...
What Really Happens When Cleaning Chemicals Enter Marina Waters?
Marine pollution in marinas is rarely dramatic - it is cumulative. This article explores how routine wash-down discharge may affect enclosed coastal ecosystems over time.
The MARPOL compliance gap in recreational boating
MARPOL may not be new, but its relevance to recreational boating is being redefined. For marinas and harbour operators globally, closing the compliance gap is fast becoming an operational and reputational priority rather than a theoretical regulatory concern.
