International Law and the Genetic Resources of the Deep Sea
Author | : David Kenneth Leary |
Publisher | : Martinus Nijhoff Publishers |
Total Pages | : 320 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : Law |
ISBN | : 9004155007 |
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Deep-sea genetic resources and the interest of the biotechnology industry in their exploitation are emerging as a significant challenge for international oceans governance. This book is the first comprehensive examination of this issue and explores its relationship with marine scientific research and other activities in the deep sea. As well as a detailed survey of the state of industry interest in this new field of biotechnology it also sets out proposals for future sustainable management of these resources utilizing many existing international law and policy regimes.