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How Can Life in the Deep Sea Be Protected?

How Can Life in the Deep Sea Be Protected? <jats:sec><jats:title>Abstract</jats:title><jats:p>The Area and the continental shelf contain living and non-living resources. Although these resources are not expressly regulated by the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, the International Seabed Authority is entitled to manage, protect and control these resources on behalf of humankind. However, intrusions in this highly sensitive environment by means of scientific explorations, bioprospecting or mining activities present considerable threats. The highly complex symbiosis of those resources requires careful attention, as their habitat transcends jurisdictional boundaries.</jats:p> </jats:sec> http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png The International Journal of Marine and Coastal Law Brill

How Can Life in the Deep Sea Be Protected?

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Brill
Copyright
© 2009 Koninklijke Brill NV, Leiden, The Netherlands
ISSN
0927-3522
eISSN
1571-8085
DOI
10.1163/157180809X436017
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Abstract

<jats:sec><jats:title>Abstract</jats:title><jats:p>The Area and the continental shelf contain living and non-living resources. Although these resources are not expressly regulated by the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, the International Seabed Authority is entitled to manage, protect and control these resources on behalf of humankind. However, intrusions in this highly sensitive environment by means of scientific explorations, bioprospecting or mining activities present considerable threats. The highly complex symbiosis of those resources requires careful attention, as their habitat transcends jurisdictional boundaries.</jats:p> </jats:sec>

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The International Journal of Marine and Coastal Law – Brill

Published: Jan 1, 2009

Keywords: COMMON HERITAGE OF MANKIND PRINCIPLE (CHM); INTERNATIONAL SEABED AUTHORITY (ISA); GENETIC RESOURCES; HYDROTHERMAL VENTS; DEEP SEABED; THE AREA; MINING CODE

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