Deep seabed mining: a definition of the problem

Journal Article · Tue Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1985 · Ocean Dev. Int. Law; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/00908328609545807· OSTI ID:6861786

Larson, D L

The prospects for deep seabed mining of this century appear remote. The U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea was closed for signature on December 10, 1982. As of that date, 155 nation-states and four entities had signed, but not the US and some others. Since that time, the US has endeavored without much success to develop a Reciprocating States Agreement that would legitimate seabed mining with or without the U.N. Convention. On the other hand, the Preparatory Commission has met six times and is making only modest progress without the participation of the US, the United Kingdom, and the Federal Republic of Germany. 2 figures, 2 tables.

• Research Organization: Univ. of New Hampshire, Durham
• OSTI ID: 6861786
• Journal Information: Ocean Dev. Int. Law; (United States), Journal Name: Ocean Dev. Int. Law; (United States) Vol. 17:4; ISSN ODILA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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