The International Law of the Sea

The third edition of this acclaimed text provides a comprehensive assessment of the law of the sea, including the foundations and sources of the law, the nature and extent of the maritime zones, the delimitation of overlapping maritime boundaries, the place of archipelagic and other special states in the law of the sea, navigational rights and freedoms, military activities at sea, marine scientific research, and marine resource and conservation issues. It also takes stock of contemporary oceans governance issues not adequately addressed by the Convention, such as new maritime security initiatives, the need for stronger legal and policy responses to protect the global ocean environment from climate change and ocean acidification, and work on a new agreement for the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 720 pages
Publication date: 10 August 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

The law of the sea governs the regulation, management, and governance of the vast ocean spaces that cover over two-thirds of the Earth's surface. This comprehensive book offers a thorough assessment of the foundational principles of the law of the sea, a critical overview of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, and an analysis of subsequent developments, including numerous bilateral, regional, and global agreements that supplement the Convention. The third edition of this acclaimed text has been thoroughly revised and updated, and now includes a dedicated chapter on natural and artificial islands. All of the main areas of the law of the sea are addressed, including the foundations and sources of the law, the nature and extent of the maritime zones, the delimitation of overlapping maritime boundaries, the place of archipelagic and other special states in the law of the sea, navigational rights and freedoms, military activities at sea, marine scientific research, and marine resource and conservation issues such as fisheries, marine environmental protection, and dispute settlement. The book also takes stock of contemporary oceans governance issues not adequately addressed by the Convention. Overarching challenges facing the law of the sea are considered, including how new maritime security initiatives can be reconciled with traditional navigational rights and freedoms, the need for stronger legal and policy responses to protect the marine environment, and the role of the law of the sea in addressing climate change. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it an essential resource for students, practitioners, and policymakers alike.

Weight: 1104g
Dimension: 244 x 170 x 37 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781509958382
Edition number: 3 ed