The United Nations Adopts the Law of the Sea Treaty
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History II: Ecology and the Environment Series
- Categories: Science, Diplomacy, International Relations, Foreign Affairs, Environmental Issues
- Subcategories: Organizations, Agencies, Institutions, Treaties, Agreements, Negotiations, Ecology, Environment, Conservation
- Curriculum: American History 1951-present, 20th & 21st Century European History, French History, Latin American History, Scandinavian History
- Geographical Location: Geneva, New York City, Venezuela
- Date: April 30, 1982
Article abstract: The United Nations adopted the Law of the Sea Treaty after approximately ten years of negotiations despite a lack of support from many major industrial nations.
Summary of Event
The Law of the Sea is an international attempt to solve the myriad problems facing the international community concerning the world’s oceans. These problems involve the offshore industries and include petroleum, fishing, and ocean mining, as well as trade and ocean commerce.
The waters off the coasts of the United States yield a rich bounty of fish to...
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