A Marine Nation: National Framework for Marine Research and Innovation
Source: Australia. Oceans Policy Science Advisory Group.
"Senator Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, today (17/3/09)launched the first comprehensive strategy for Australia's $38 billion marine industry sector.
A Marine Nation: National Framework for Marine Research and Innovation sets the direction for research in this critical area through the only nationally co-ordinated initiative of Australia’s marine science, technology and innovation effort.
This historic document has been produced less than a year after the United Nations announced a huge extension of Australia’s continental shelf – making our 13.5 million square kilometre marine jurisdiction the third largest in the world.
The strategy identifies the research, development and innovation needed from government, industry and the community to develop Australia’s marine industries.
Australia's marine industries embrace tourism, fishing, offshore oil and gas and other diverse ocean-based enterprises."