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The Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage: National Perspectives in Light of the UNESCO Convention 2001 (Publications on Ocean Development): 55 - Hardcover

 
9789004152731: The Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage: National Perspectives in Light of the UNESCO Convention 2001 (Publications on Ocean Development): 55
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 9004152733 ISBN 13: 9789004152731
Publisher: Martinus Nijhoff, 2006

Synopsis

The legal protection of the underwater cultural heritage is a field in which there is growing international interest. Shipwrecks and other underwater cultural remains in every maritime zone are threatened both by activities 'directed at' them, such as treasure hunting, and by activities 'incidentally affecting' them, such as mineral exploration and exploitation, pipeline and cable-laying, dredging, and fishing. Since the first edition of this collection (published in 1999), the urgent need for an international legal framework to regulate these activities has been formally recognised by the adoption in 2001 of the UNESCO Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage. While the prospects for this Convention remain uncertain, it will undoubtedly have a profound influence on national laws and practice in this field. This second collection of essays examines the present state of law, policy and practice in sixteen different jurisdictions around the world in light of the 2001 Convention. Among other things, the viewpoint of each jurisdiction in respect of the Convention is considered and the impact that the Convention is already having, and is likely to have in the future, is explored. Eight of the essays are entirely new, and several new jurisdictions are covered (Finland, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and Norway). The other essays have been thoroughly updated and revised to take account of the Convention. The contributors come from a variety of backgrounds, but all have specialist knowledge and experience of their particular jurisdiction and a keen interest in the field.

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About the Author

Sarah Dromgoole is a Reader in Law at the University of Leicester, UK and is regarded as one of the leading international experts in this field.

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Publisher
Martinus Nijhoff
Publication date
2006
Language
English
ISBN 10 
9004152733
ISBN 13 
9789004152731
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
2
Number of pages
462
Editor
Dromgoole Sarah