Law of the sea

Journal Article · Sun Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1981 · EPA J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6805704

Richardson, E L

The Law of the Sea Treaty is designed as an umbrella treaty to provide a general legal framework for dealing with sources of marine pollution, 85% of which are land-based. Unlike smaller bodies of water, the oceans may be too large to reverse the effects of pollution beyond a certain point. Besides land-based sources, the treaty addresses pollution from seabed activities, dumping, airborne pollutants, and vessels. Basic jurisdictional rights and duties are established that protect navigational freedoms as well as prevent pollution. (DCK)

• Research Organization: Milbank, Tweed, Hadley, and McCloy, Washington, DC
• OSTI ID: 6805704
• Journal Information: EPA J.; (United States), Journal Name: EPA J.; (United States) Vol. 7:3; ISSN EPAJD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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