Oceanic pollution and the Southern Ocean: rethinking the international legal implications for Antarctica

Journal Article · Sat Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1983 · Nat. Resour. J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6749974

Joyner, C C

The author makes a critical examination of the nature of maritime pollution and the threat it poses to common space resource regimes, especially that of the Southern Ocean. Accepting the premise that international law must operate to prevent further degradation of the earth's common spaces, especially the oceans and Antarctica. This article examines the political, economic, and legal nuances associated with pollution abatement for the marine environment and resource conservation/contamination prevention for the Antarctic ecosystem. It notes encouraging signs in the United Nations conference on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS III). 209 references.

• Research Organization: George Washington Univ., Washington, DC
• OSTI ID: 6749974
• Journal Information: Nat. Resour. J.; (United States), Journal Name: Nat. Resour. J.; (United States) Vol. 24:1; ISSN NRJOA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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