Leary, David Kenneth. <br/><br/>
International law and the genetic resources of the deep sea  [electronic resource] / 
by David Kenneth Leary. 
 - Leiden ;  Boston :  Martinus Nijhoff,  c2007. 
 - xvii, 297 p. ;  25 cm. 
 - Publications on ocean development,  v. 56  0167-5362 ; .
 - Publications on ocean development  v. 56. .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (p. [237]-268) and index. 
<br/><br/>The international significance of deep-sea hydrothermal vents -- Framework treaties and key concepts in international law -- Regional and other environmental treaties -- The continental shelf regime -- The common heritage of mankind -- Domestic legal regimes regulating activities at hydrothermal vent sites within national jurisdiction -- The emerging deep sea biotechnology industry -- Marine scientific research -- The role of the International Seabed Authority -- Elements of the future international legal regime. 
<br/><br/><br/>Electronic reproduction. <br/>Palo Alto, Calif. : <br/>ebrary, <br/>2009. <br/>Available via World Wide Web. <br/>Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries. 
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<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Marine sciences--Research--Law and legislation.<br/>Ocean bottom--Law and legislation.<br/>Hydrothermal vent ecology.<br/>Germplasm resources conservation--Law and legislation
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<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>K3485.7  / .L42 2007eb