CPD report describes the network of parks as Australia’s Insurance policy for a stable marine economy. New paper reaches coastal communities through more than 25 regional newspapers The new paper,… more
Posts by Caroline Hoisington
Insuring Australia’s marine future | OCCASIONAL PAPER
‘Marine protection insures against loss to environment and economy’ – CPD Marine economy fellow This report finds that Australia’s national network of marine parks will act as an insurance policy for commercial… more
Caroline Hoisington | ABC Rural, 23 Oct 2012
CPD fellow and marine economist Caroline Hoisington’s report for the CPD, Rezoning SA Marine Parks was featured on the ABC Rural news website. The article focuses on the $20 million value of the marine parks to… more
Caroline Hoisington | Media pick up on ‘Zoning SA Marine Parks’
CPD marine economy fellow puts “dollar value” on protected eco-services Caroline’s CPD paper generated some excellent media coverage, particularly in South Australia. With the state government set to finalise and release plans for the marine… more
Zoning South Australia’s marine parks | OCCASIONAL PAPER
CPD’s Marine Economy Fellow Caroline Hoisington has analysed the areas proposed for the creation of fully protected sanctuary zones in South Australia’s marine park network. The ecosystem service values covered by… more
Caroline Hoisington | Tasmanian scientist slams supertrawler delay
ABC Rural, 12 September 2012 CPD Fellow and marine economist defends proposed marine reserves, as the FV-Margiris exits stage-left… …leaving in its wake heated national debate over sustainable fishing practices. Following the passage of legislative… more
Marine Reserves Reality Check | The Cairns Post, 10 September 2012
Marine park cost claims ‘dubious’ Marine Reserves Reality Check, by CPD’s Marine Economy fellow Caroline Hoisington, was featured in The Cairns Post on its day of release. Although the reporter… more
Caroline Hoisington | The Toowoomba Chronicle, 12 September 2012
CPD Fellow counters overblown industry claims with hard facts Recent claims made about the potential loss of 9700 jobs among recreational and commercial fishers, as a result of the government’s marine park plan, have been… more
Marine Reserves Reality Check | OCCASIONAL PAPER
The economic cost of the Commonwealth Marine Reserve Network is small compared to its benefits. Wild claims of potential damage to fishing businesses are being made in the lead up… more