Marine Management in Disputed Areas: The Case of the Barents Sea

by Robin Churchill, Geir Ulfstein

Overview

As world natural resources diminish and the necessity of protecting our environment becomes critical, the need for efficient marine management increases. However, marine boundaries are not easily defined and in disputed areas the prospect of sound management is difficult. The Barents Sea is a perfect example of this. Despite being rich in living resources, the area remains under developed and its eco-system is under growing threat. This inefficient management is largely due to two legal disputes, both of which involve the USSR. Marine Management in Disputed Areas examines the complicated management of the Barents Sea, as well as offering a detailed analysis of two highly sensitive legal disputes.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781134957217
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	08/10/2005
Series:	ISSN , #10
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	192
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Robin Churchill, Geir Ulfstein

Table of Contents

Preface 1. Introduction 2. Application Of The Svalbard Treaty To Maritime Areas. 3. Boundary Delimitation In The Barents Sea. 4. Fisheries Management And Access To Fishery Resources In The Barents Sea. 5. Offshore Activities In The Barents Sea. 6. Conclusions. Bibliography. Index.

Editorial Reviews

Traces the tangle of economic and political issues that impede the rational management of both the living and mineral resources of the Barents Sea, primarily the lack of a clear understanding between Norway and the Soviet Union as to where the boundary of their territories should lie (or float); and uncertainty as to whether an international agreement allowing all nations access to the archipelago of Svalbard, applies to the surrounding sea as well. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

‘One of the most important merits of this book is undoubtedly its clear presentation of legal issues, making them also accessible to others than the legally trained. At the same time this has not led to a simplification of the issues at hand which are analysed in considerable detail ... Furthermore, the book is very well documented.' - Journal of Marine and Coastal Law

‘It is one of the most valuable features of the book under review that it connects the remote, unknown to a general reader, problems of the Barents Sea with the broader issues of international law ... This book is a very valuable survey of an area of which the knowledge is rather limited. The book is very well documented and erudite in the presentation of the general problems of international law. It may be recommended to all readers interested in the management of maritime areas.' - International and Comparative Law Quarterly

‘This is an admirable book for its qualities of clarity, detail and comprehensiveness. It is also far more than a study of the Barents Sea; throughout, the authors explain and apply principles of international law which are so well exemplified in this important and complex region.' - Maritime Policy Management

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