Book Details
Orange Code:91707
Paperback:320 pages
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Sections:
1. The international significance of deep-sea hydrothermal vents2. Framework treaties and key concepts in international law3. Regional and other environmental treaties4. The Continental Shelf Regime5. The Common Heritage of Mankind6. Domestic legal regimes regulating activities at hydrothermal vent sites within national jurisdiction7. The emerging deep sea biotechnology industry8. Marine Scientific Research9. The role of the International Seabed Authority10. Elements of the future international legal regime
Description:
Deep-sea genetic resources and the interest of the biotechnology industry in their exploitation are emerging as a significant challenge for international oceans governance. This book is the first comprehensive examination of this issue and explores its relationship with marine scientific research and other activities in the deep sea. As well as a detailed survey of the state of industry interest in this new field of biotechnology it also sets out proposals for future sustainable management of these resources utilizing many existing international law and policy regimes.
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