United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

Attempts had been made through the years to regulate the use of the oceans in a single convention that was acceptable to all nations. These attempts finally culminated with the adoption of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which has gained nearly universal acceptance since its entry into force on 16 November 1994.

Key Provisions of the Convention

• Setting Limits
• Navigation
• Exclusive Economic Zone
• Continental Shelf
• Deep Seabed Mining
• The Exploitation Regime
• Technological Prospects
• The Question of Universal Participation in the Convention
• Pioneer Investors
• Protection of the Marine Environment
• Marine Scientific Research
• Settlement of Disputes

More Information
United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea website

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