The Research Reports below are a subset of final reports from completed projects.

Further information including short science summaries for all projects, can be found on the past projects page.

Hydrogen Powering of Vessels

Data Infrastructure Design for the Blue Economy

Ocean Wave Energy in Australia

Code of Practice for Aquaculture Vessels

Cultural Licence to Operate in the Blue Economy

BLUE ECONOMY ZONE
Proposed Bass Strait Aquaculture Research in Commonwealth Waters

AMBITION
Tasmania’s Sustainable Ocean Economy Beyond 2033 Aquaculture

WHAT WE HEARD
Tasmanian Salmon Symposium + Forum Stakeholder engagement Q1FY23

Exploring opportunities for regenerative aquaculture on the NSW South Coast

Opportunities and Challenges for the Oyster Industry in the Blue Economy

Ocean Carbon Markets in Australia & New Zealand

Identifying the Potential of Floating Artificial Benthic Ecosystems

OES Study on the energy requirements of offshore aquaculture as a market for OE

Identifying the Potential of Floating Artificial Benthic Ecosystems

Mapping and Analysis of Blue Economy Policy and Legislative Arrangements

Risks and Opportunities for the Blue Economy

Research Synthesis Report

MARINE SPATIAL PLANNING REPORTS

Guiding Principles for an Australian MSP Framework

Implementing an Australian MSP Framework

Key Enablers for Implementation of the Australian MSP Framework

Initial Perspectives from First Nations People in Developing an Australian MSP Framework

Evaluation of potential for interaction/conflict among ocean users and the environment in offshore waters

Identifying synergies and trade-offs between sectors in the Blue Economy Zone

Background Papers to Support an Understanding of MSP for Australia

ETHICS, VALUES AND SOCIAL LICENCE IN THE BLUE ECONOMY REPORTS

Blue Economy Ethical Values and Principles

Tasmanian Blue Economy: Salmon Aquaculture

Ethical Risks in the Offshore Blue Economy

Understanding the Social Licence to Operate