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Title

International law and the genetic resources of the deep-sea

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http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/toc/fy0710/2007270488.html

Related

Publications on ocean development 56

Publisher

Leiden; Boston : Martinus Nijhoff

Date

2006

Author/Creator

Leary, David Kenneth

Description

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 a range of emerging activities in the deep sea including bioprospecting, marine scientific research, mining and tourism and considers the effectiveness of existing international law and governance mechanisms to sustainably manage these activities. It includes a detailed examination of the nature and extent of bioprospecting in the deep sea and its relationship with other activities such as marine scientific research. The book sets out in detail suggestions for how international law and policy regimes could respond to these challenges. As the first detailed study on this issue it will be useful reference for academics, diplomats, economists, scientists and policy makers alike.

Subject Keyword

deep sea ecology

Subject Keyword

marine sciences

Subject Keyword

ocean bottom

Subject Keyword

hydrothermal vent ecology

Subject Keyword

genetic resources conservation

Resource Type

book

Organisation

Macquarie University. Centre for Environmental Law

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Identifier

http://hdl.handle.net/1959.14/10733

Identifier

ISBN:9789004155008

Identifier

ISSN:0924-1922

Identifier

mq-rm-2006003196

Language

eng

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