Invasive Seaweed: Global and Regional Law and Policy Responses

Authors

Meinhard Doelle, Dalhousie University Schulich School of LawFollow
Moira McConnell, Dalhousie UniversityFollow
David VanderZwaag, Dalhousie University - Schulich School of LawFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2007

Keywords

United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, Biological Diversity, Seaweed, Law and Policy

Abstract

We consider law and policy responses to invasive seaweeds at global and regional levels. Key global regimes considered include the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, the Convention on Biological Diversity, the Ramsar Convention and the Bonn Convention on Migratory Species. Contributions from the Food and Agriculture Organization and the International Maritime Organization are also considered in the global context. At a regional level, examples of efforts in North America and Europe are offered to illustrate challenges and opportunities for regional responses to invasive seaweeds. We conclude with law and policy recommendations, most notably the need to approach the issue of invasive seaweeds in a manner consistent with the precautionary principle.

Comments

https://doi.org/10.1515/BOT.2007.046

Recommended Citation

Meinhard Doelle , Moira L. McConnell and David L. VanderZwaag, "Invasive Seaweeds: Global and Regional Law and Policy Responses" (2007) 50:5-6 Botanica Marina 438.