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International cooperation for the prevention of marine oil pollution. ocean and coastal law program

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:7223709
Although this paper examines specifically the problem of oil pollution of the marine environment by vessels, the underlying theme concerns the interdependence of everything on the Earth. This paper provides an overview of the problem as it exists prior to the 1976 New York Law of the Sea Conference. To examine the question properly, initial definitions must be provided concerning the marine ecosystem, oil, and the interaction of these two. Next the paper explains international awareness of the problem and the general history of international cooperation. Then the various international agreements concerning oil pollution of the marine ecosystem are discussed. Finally this writing details the most recent developments leading up to the 1976 New York meeting. (GRA)
Research Organization:
Miami Univ., FL (USA)
OSTI ID:
7223709
Report Number(s):
PB-253970
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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