The international law of the sea
By: Yoshifumi Tanaka, University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Law
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Cambridge [UK]
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781107009998; 9780521279529
Subjects: LAW / International; Law of the sea
Description: "The law of the sea is a complex and fascinating subject. This textbook explores the subject from the perspective of public international law, covering all the key topics from the legal regimes governing the different jurisdictional zones, to international co-operation for protection of the marine environment. Students interested in international environmental and natural resources law will find chapters on emerging issues such as the conservation and the protection of natural resources and biodiversity in the oceans. It includes student-friendly features such as chapter overviews, conclusions, figures and tables and further reading sections. Clarity of expression, engaging analysis and comprehensive coverage make this book essential reading for all students of the law of the sea"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Machine generated contents note: Part I. The Divided Ocean: International Law Governing Jurisdictional Zones: 1. Law of the sea in perspective; 2. Baselines and related issues; 3. Marine spaces under national jurisdiction: territorial sovereignty; 4. Marine spaces under national jurisdiction: the sovereign rights; 5. Marine spaces beyond national jurisdiction; 6. Maritime delimitation; Part II. Our Common Ocean: Protection of Community Interests at Sea: 7. Conservation of marine living resources; 8. Protection of the marine environment; 9. Conservation of marine biological diversity; 10. Marine scientific research; 11. Maintenance of international peace and security at sea; 12. Land-locked and geographically disadvantaged states; 13. Peaceful settlement of international disputes.