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Oceans and Law of the Sea
URL: http://www.un.org/Depts/los/

Description:
Official website for United Nations (UN) conventions dating from 1958 that govern "claims, counterclaims and sovereignty disputes [to the sea]. The hope was for a more stable order, promoting greater use and better management of ocean resources." Concerns addressed include ocean noise, the Continental Shelf, seabed authority, and ocean management training. Features text of conventions, historical overview, links to material about bodies established under conventions, and news. Also includes links to related sites.

LII Topics: Geography, Geology, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements, International Laws, Oceans, Oceans

Publisher:
United Nations (UN)

LII Database Information:
Record 25212 created by Maria Brandt on 01/07/2008
Last modification on 01/09/2008
Published: 01/10/2008  
Funding agency: California State Library
LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25212

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