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Informationen zum Autor Dr James Harrison is a lecturer at the University of Edinburgh where he teaches public international law and public law. Klappentext This book assesses the challenges and opportunities for developing the international law of the sea through international organizations. Zusammenfassung The law of the sea is a constantly evolving area of international law which must meet the needs of the international community. This book considers the current law-making activities of the relevant international organizations! identifies the problems which may arise from the fragmentation of international law-making and proposes possible solutions. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Making the modern Law of the Sea: challenges and opportunities; 2. The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea; 3. Amendment and modification of the Law of the Sea Convention by the states parties; 4. Implementing agreements; 5. The International Seabed Authority and the development of the Deep Seabed Mining Regime; 6. The International Maritime Organization and the international regulation of shipping; 7. The contribution of the Food and Agriculture Organization to international fisheries law; 8. Cooperation, coordination and conflict between international institutions; 9. Conclusion.