The new Law of the Sea.

From: Contemporary Review | Date: July 1, 1995| Author: Suter, Keith | Copyright information

The UN's new Law of the Sea which took effect on Nov. 16, 1994, is based on a changing perception of the sea. The sea has traditionally been regarded as limitless, inexhaustible and indestructible. However, the hunting to near extinction of certain marine animals, declining fish stocks, fish kills, water pollution and the discovery of unique marine life and abundant minerals on ocean floors have contributed to the changing perception of the sea. A discussion of various provisions of the new L...

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