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For more than fifteen years, marine biologists, oceanographers, and
specialists in foreign policy, ocean development, international
law, and strategic studies have found the "Ocean Yearbook" series
to be an invaluable asset for research on one of the world's vital
resources.
Volume 12 focuses on the sustainable development and use of the
world's oceans and their resources. Major articles examine the
managerial implications of sustainable development in different
oceanic regions as well as how they relate to fisheries, coastal
ecosystems and genetic and biochemical resources. Current problems
associated with marine transportation are also addressed. In
addition, the twelfth edition celebrates the entry into force of
the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and the recent
conclusion of the agreement relating to the conservation and
management of straddling and highly migratory fish stocks.
Since 1978, marine biologists, oceanographers, and specialists in
foreign policy, ocean development, international law, and strategic
studies have found the "Ocean Yearbook" series to be an invaluable
asset for research on one of the world's vital resources.
Volume 11 addresses the development of marine resources, along with
recent transportation, communication, marine science, and
technology developments. Twenty-four articles focus on such topics
as sea-based nuclear issues, regional cooperation, transport of
liquefied natural gas, along with an analysis of the UN conference
on Straddling and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks.
Published in cooperation with the International Ocean Institute and
Dalhousie University Law School, the Ocean Yearbook provides a
comprehensive review of issues concerning the world's oceans--one
of humanity's most vital resources. Volume 15 address central
themes in ocean policy and research, including recent Law of the
Sea cases; fisheries conservation and governance; environmental
issues, such as global climate change, pollution, coastal zone
management, and changes in regional ecosystems; the shipping
industry; and international trade. Special topics include: a marine
park proposal for the Spratly Islands; the North-South conflict;
Australia's oceans policy; and globalization and the seafarer.
Since its inception in 1978, the Ocean Yearbook has proven an
invaluable research tool to marine biologists, oceanographers,
ocean development specialists, students of international law, as
well as analysts of foreign policy and international security.
Ocean Yearbook 7 is the result of the efforts of the many
individuals and organizations. Here only a few can be cited. Thanks
are due to the various organizations and agencies that contributed
to this volume, both substantively and through their actions.
For nearly twenty years, the "Ocean Yearbook," published in
cooperation with the International Ocean Institute, has provided a
comprehensive review of issues and concerns affecting the world's
oceans. Volume 14, a special edition to celebrate the Year of the
Ocean, focuses on key themes in ocean policy and research, examines
such topics as recent Law of the Sea cases, maritime boundaries,
oil and gas exploration, fishery management, the economy of the
ocean, and ship routing systems. Additionally, important regional
development, environmental, and coastal management topics are
discussed. Also included are a number of appendices, providing
essential reports from organizations, selected documents and
proceedings, a comprehensive resource listing of ocean-related
organizations.
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