Includes bibliographical references and index.

An introduction to the marine environment : the structure and function of the world's oceans -- An introduction to international law : international marine law and United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea -- An introduction to policy : instruments for marine law and policy -- Developing and analyzing policies : an introduction to policy analysis -- Marine environmental protection policy : international efforts to address threats to marine biodiversity -- International fisheries policy : sustaining global fisheries for the long term -- Marine transportation and safety policy : the operation and regulation of international shipping -- International law and policy of the polar oceans : governing the southern and Arctic oceans -- International law and policy related to offshore energy and mining : renewable and non-renewable resource development on continental shelves and in the area -- Integrated approaches to ocean management : putting policy into practice and managing across sectors.

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