The Law of the Sea: Fourth Edition

The law of the sea is a comprehensive and up-to-date resource on maritime law, covering the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and other legal instruments, international courts, and contemporary threats to the marine environment. Written by three experienced authors, it is relevant to Sustainable Development Goal 14.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 968 pages
Publication date: 26 April 2022
Publisher: Manchester University Press

For nearly forty years, The law of the sea has been regarded as an authoritative and standard work on the subject, combining detailed analysis and relevant, practical examples with a clear and engaging style. Completely revised and updated, this new edition will be a vital resource for anyone with an interest in maritime affairs.

The book provides a rigorous analysis of the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and the many other legal instruments that regulate human activities at sea, as well as taking full account of the numerous decisions of international courts and tribunals in recent years. It also traces the historical background to the law and its broader political, economic, and environmental context. The new edition includes substantially expanded coverage of contemporary threats faced by the marine environment from human activities, such as the loss of marine biodiversity, the effects of climate change on the oceans, and the vast amounts of plastic polluting the sea.

This volume is written by three highly qualified authors, drawing on their extensive experience of teaching and researching the law of the sea, as well as their practical experience in advising governments and acting as counsel and arbitrators in international litigation. This book is relevant to United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 14, Life below water.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780719079689
Edition number: 4 ed