Law, science and ocean management / / edited by Myron H. Nordquist ... [and others].

• Author: University of Virginia. Conference
• TeilnehmendeR: Nordquist, Myron H.
• Place / Publishing House: Boston : : Martinus Nijhoff Publishers.; c2007.
• Year of Publication: 2007
• Language: English
• Series: Center for Oceans Law and Policy 11.
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (868 p.)
• Notes: Description based upon print version of record.

This volume examines the role of law and science in ocean management. Topics addressed include the ecosystems approach to fisheries management, ocean exploration, marine science capacity building, marine science and policy, marine science and law, as well as biological diversity, genetic resources and the law of the sea. The book contains a foreword by the President of Ireland and keynote addresses by the European Commissioner for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs; the Assistant Director of UNESCO and Executive Secretary of the International Oceanographic Commission; as well as the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority. The remainder of the volume contains comprehensive papers from jurists, scholars, diplomats and scientists from over 20 countries and international organisations. The collection contains a CD which provides visual and other material not contained in the primary text, including the text of the UN Law of the Sea Convention and additional documents, the PowerPoint presentations, and an index to the six-volume series United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea 1982: A Commentary This book contains the proceedings from the thirtieth annual conference of the Center for Oceans Law and Policy, University of Virginia School of Law, which marked the tenth anniversary of Ireland’s ratification of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

Table of Contents

Preliminary Material / Myron H. Nordquist , Ronán Long , Tomas H. Heidar and John Norton Moore -- Welcoming Remarks / Myron H. Nordquist , Ronán Long , Tomas H. Heidar and John Norton Moore -- Keynote Addresses / Myron H. Nordquist , Ronán Long , Tomas H. Heidar and John Norton Moore -- Setting the Scene: Introductory Remarks / John Norton Moore -- The European Community and Environmental Protection / Rory Brady -- Perspectives on Marine Scientific Research / Peter Heffernan -- The Legal Regime of Marine Scientific Research: Current Issues / Alfred H a. Soons -- Ecosystem-based Fisheries Management in Iceland Implementation and Practical Considerations / Jóhann Sigurjónsson -- The Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries: on the Way to Implementation / S. M. Garcia -- Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management in Europe / Poul Degnbol -- Ocean Exploration: Introductory Remarks / Barbara Moore -- Impact of Changes in Natural Conditions on Ocean Resources / Hjalmar Vilhjalmsson -- Improving International Relations through Marine Science Partnerships / Michael P. Crosby -- Global Ocean Observatories / John a. Orcutt -- Marine Science Capacity Building and Technology Transfer: Rights and Duties Go Hand in Hand under the 1982 UNCLOS / Ronán Long -- Capacity Building and the Implementation of the Law of the Sea Convention: a View from the World Bank / David Freestone -- Cutting a Gordian Knot?: towards a Practical and Realistic Scheme for the Transfer of Marine Technology / Ariel W. González -- Capacity Building: a View from the United Nations / Vladimir Golitsyn -- Capacity Building for Integrated Ocean Management: a Chinese Perspective / Guifang (Julia) Xue -- Marine Science and Policy: Continental Shelf Petroleum Development / Paul Kelly -- Whaling / Stefán Ásmundsson -- Applying the Law of the Sea Convention and the Role of the Scientific Community Relating to Establishing the Outer Limit of the Continental Shelf Where It Extends beyond the 200 Mile LimitGeorge Taft / Myron H. Nordquist , Ronán Long , Tomas H. Heidar and John Norton Moore -- Extension of the Jurisdiction of the Republic of Croatia in the Adriatic Sea / Igor Vio and Mira Luli -- Scientific Evidence in Cases under Part XV of the LOSC / David Anderson -- Forum Shopping for UNCLOS Disputes Relating to Marine Scientific Research / Alan Boyle -- Defining Scientific Research: Marine Data Collection / Captain J. Ashley Roach, JAGC, USN (Ret.) -- Advances in Ocean Knowledge and Skill: Implications for the MSR Regime / Aldo Chircop -- Remarks of the Moderator / Tomas H. Heidar -- Managing Biodiversity in Areas beyond National Jurisdiction / Erik Jaap Molenaar -- Charismatic Microfauna: Marine Genetic Resources and the Law of the Sea / Margaret F. Hayes -- Marine Protected Areas as Management Measures:T Ools or Toys? / K. L. Cochrane -- A Legal Regime for the Biodiversity of the Area / Fernanda Millicay.