For nearly forty years, The law of the sea has been regarded as an authoritative and standard work on the subject, combining detailed analysis and relevant, practical examples with a clear and engaging style. Completely revised and updated, this new edition will be a vital resource for anyone with an interest in maritime affairs.

The book provides a rigorous analysis of the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and the many other legal instruments that regulate human activities at sea, as well as taking full account of the numerous decisions of international courts and tribunals in recent years. It also traces the historical background to the law and its broader political, economic and environmental context. The new edition includes substantially expanded coverage of contemporary threats faced by the marine environment from human activities, such as the loss of marine biodiversity, the effects of climate change on the oceans and the vast amounts of plastic polluting the sea.

This volume is written by three highly qualified authors, drawing on their extensive experience of teaching and researching the law of the sea, as well as their practical experience in advising governments and acting as counsel and arbitrators in international litigation.
This book is relevant to United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 14, Life below water

About the Author

Robin Churchill is Emeritus Professor of International Law at the University of Dundee

Vaughan Lowe QC is Emeritus Professor of International Law at the University of Oxford

Amy Sander is a barrister at Essex Court Chambers

Book Information
ISBN 9781526164803
Author Robin Churchill
Format Hardback
Page Count 968
Imprint Manchester University Press
Publisher Manchester University Press
Weight(grams) 1520g
Dimensions(mm) 234mm * 156mm * 51mm