Special issue. Particularly sensitive sea areas - An important environmental concept at a turning-point

Publisher | Place of publication

Graham & Trotman | Sterling House, 66 Wilton Rd. London SW1V 1DE, UK

Pages

156 p.

Language

English

Field of application

International

Subject

Sea, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Protected area Marine protected areas Indigenous peoples Marine area EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Marine resources management

Abstract

Contents: 1. Particularly sensitive sea areas - a documentary historyy 2. Shipping threats and protection of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park - the role of the particularly sensitive sea area concept; 3. The Donaldson inquiry and its relevance to particularly sensitive sea areas; 4. Safer ships and cleaner seas: a review article on the report of Lord Donaldson's inquiry into the prevention of pollution from merchant shipping

Other references

Treaty

International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) as modified by the Protocol of 1978 (MARPOL 73/78)

Treaty | Multilateral | London | Feb 17, 1978

Keyword: Court/tribunal, Enforcement/compliance, International relations/cooperation, Monitoring, Dispute settlement, Certification, Transport/storage, Marine pollution (dumping at sea), Marine pollution (ship-based sources), Maritime zone, Resource/damage valuation, Offences/penalties, Data collection/reporting, Hazardous substances, Survey/mapping, Inspection, Standards, Liability/compensation, Oil pollution, Navigation, Oil

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000112)

Treaty

United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

Treaty | Multilateral | Montego Bay | Dec 10, 1982

Keyword: Alien species, Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Management/conservation, Deep sea bed, Islands, Bycatch, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Risk assessment/management, Fishing licence fee, Authorization/permit, Fishery management and conservation, Total allowable catch, Marine fisheries, Liability/compensation, Pollution control, Future generations, Marine pollution, Dispute settlement, Monitoring, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Maritime zone, Policy/planning, Marine pollution (dumping at sea), Size, Contract/agreement, Access right, Education, Data collection/reporting, Research, EIA, International organization, Long-range air pollution, Marine mammals, Mining, Business/industry/corporations, High seas, Sovereignty, Marine pollution (land-based sources), Migratory species, Vessel ownership, Court/tribunal, Marine resources management, Jurisdictional competence, Fishing licence, Harbour, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Fishing gear/fishing method, Navigation, Registration, Continental shelf, Marine pollution (ship-based sources), Exploration, Seasons, International relations/cooperation, Technology transfer, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sustainable use

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000753)