The International Law of the Sea

Provides comprehensive coverage of basic and contemporary issues of the law of the sea in a systematic manner.

This book is for students, both undergraduate and postgraduate, as well as practitioners and judges. It is valuable because of its comprehensive and contemporary nature. It also offers systematic knowledge on the law of the sea, helping to develop a perspective on the law.This new edition has been fully revised to include up-to-date coverage of essential issues of the international law of the sea. Covering a number of new and important issues, such as the headline debate of migrant movement across the seas, and the definition of islands in light of the South China Sea Arbitration, it also includes chapters on conservation of marine living resources and biological diversity, protection of the marine environment, and international peace and security at sea, as well as building further on such topics as the impact of climate change on the oceans. A precise and readable book, with many figures and tables, The International Law of the Sea continues to be the best choice for students wanting to understand the law of the sea.