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The key aim of this book is to explore current knowledge and status of the law and science in relation to sharks with a particular focus on improving frameworks for their conservation and management globally.
List of contents
Part 1: Introduction 1. Approaches to Conservation and Governance of Marine Species 2. The State of Scientific Knowledge. 3. The Existing Global Legal Regimes Part 2: Governance Challenges 4. The Science-Law Disconnect 5. The Challenges for International Governance 6. Human Perceptions and Attitudes Part 3: Role of Actors and Stakeholders 7. Collaborations for Conservation 8. The Role of the Tourism Industry 9. NGOs and Specialist Groups Part 4: Economic Risks and Rewards 10. Economic Perspectives 11. Iconic Species: Great White Sharks, Basking Sharks and Whale Sharks 12. Species at the Intersection Part 5: Tools and Techniques for Conservation and Governance 13. Species Listing 14. The Role of Sanctuaries 15. Fisheries Management and Regulations Part 6: Synergies and Solutions 16. The Way Forward
About the author
Erika Techera is a Professor in the Faculty of Law at the University of Western Australia.
Natalie Klein is a Professor at the Macquarie Law School, Macquarie University, Australia.
Summary
The key aim of this book is to explore current knowledge and status of the law and science in relation to sharks with a particular focus on improving frameworks for their conservation and management globally.
