Ocean Law: Senate Approval of he UN Convention

Abstract

The United States is a maritime nation with long standing interests in the oceans. From the founding of the country, the oceans have been an integral part of the nation's security and defense and economic strength. This is as true today as in the past. The United States continues to rely on the freedom of the seas to maintain naval and air access and mobility to defend its global interests. U.S. marine resource and commercial interests are equally critical. The country has the largest exclusive economic zone and the most abundant offshore fishery. As the largest single economy, the United States is the major importer and exporter of marine-related goods and services, including the placement of submarine cables and pipelines. The U.S. interest in protection and preservation of the marine environment is matched by its preeminence in marine scientific capabilities.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA394513

Entities

People

  • Ann L. Hollick

Organizations

  • National Defense University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Department Of Defense
  • Governments
  • International Organizations
  • Joint Military Activities
  • Law
  • Maritime Security
  • Military Operations
  • National Security
  • Navigation
  • Navy
  • Oceans
  • Offshore
  • Overflight
  • Regions
  • Security
  • Treaties
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Economics
  • Government and Public Administration Law.
  • Maritime Security/Maritime Homeland Security