International law and the genetic resources of the deep sea / by David Kenneth Leary.
Deep-sea genetic resources and the interest of the biotechnology industry in their exploitation are emerging as a significant challenge for international oceans governance. Focusing on the ecosystems associated with deep-sea hydrothermal vents in areas beyond national jurisdiction this book examines...
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| Superior document: | Publications on ocean development, v. 56 |
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| Year of Publication: | 2007 |
| Edition: | 1st ed. |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Publications on ocean development ;
v. 56. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (319 p.) |
| Notes: | Description based upon print version of record. |
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Table of Contents:
- The international significance of deep-sea hydrothermal vents
- Framework treaties and key concepts in international law
- Regional and other environmental treaties
- The continental shelf regime
- The common heritage of mankind
- Domestic legal regimes regulating activities at hydrothermal vent sites within national jurisdiction
- The emerging deep sea biotechnology industry
- Marine scientific research
- The role of the International Seabed Authority
- Elements of the future international legal regime.