Without the required flows of scientific information, a number of challenges cannot be effectively met. States as well as competent international organizations have an obligation to promote international cooperation in marine scientific research for peaceful purposes. This requires the creation of favourable conditions for the integration of efforts of scientists in the study of processes occurring in the marine environment and the interrelations between them. In our view, national as well as international levels of activity in this field have a huge potential for expansion and improvement. B. Systematic and concerted consideration of international rules and national legislation to protect and preserve the marine environment 5.
Ground rules provide both possibilities and constraints.
Ground rules are not and cannot be a surrogate for policies and appropriate action. The challenge of flags of convenience. An assessment of port State enforcement and adequate reception facilities.