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Law of the Sea

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Abstract

International law regulating the use of ocean space, usually referring to public rather private law. Although one of the oldest branches of international law, the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea 1982 now contains many of the principles governing coastal state SOVEREIGNTY and maritime zones, navigation, fishing, environment protection, marine science, deep seabed mining and dispute settlement. 'See also MILITARY LAW.'
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAustralian Law Dictionary
EditorsTrischa Mann
Place of PublicationSouth Melbourne, Australia
PublisherOxford University Press
Pages344-344
Edition1
ISBN (Print)9780195557558
Publication statusPublished - 2010

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 14 - Life Below Water
    SDG 14 Life Below Water

Keywords

  • Law
  • International Law (excl International Trade Law)

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