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The Law of the Sea is one of the oldest areas of international law and underpinned by the fundamental principle of freedom of the seas, however this principle has not necessarily benefited marine species. As recent events have shown, conservation and management of marine species has been made more challenging because of the law's support for exploration and exploitation.

In a free public lecture this Wednesday night, Professor Erika Techera, Dean of Law at The University of Western Australia will trace the development of the Law of the Sea from ancient origins to modern challenges.

Professor Techera's presentation will trace the development of the Law of the Sea from ancient origins to modern challenges. Her talk will then turn to implications for conservation and management of marine species, an issue of significant importance for Australia and indeed many other countries.

Erika Techera is a Professor and Dean of Law at the University of Western Australia. She teaches and researches in international and comparative environmental law focusing on marine environmental governance and heritage law and policy.

WHAT:                 Public Lecture: Oceans Governance and Marine Species Protection

WHEN:                 6pm, Wednesday 9 October 2013

WHERE: Webb Lecture Theatre, Geography Building, UWA

COST:                  Free, but registration required via https://www.ias.uwa.edu.au/lectures/techera

Media references

Audrey Barton (UWA Institute of Advanced Studies)  (+61 8)  6488 4797