Dr Nilüfer Oral contributed to the Routledge Handbook of Deep Sea Mining Law and the Law of the Sea with a chapter entitled The common heritage of mankind under international law: an overview.

Description of the book:

Deep-sea mining is a rapidly developing industry. New states, stakeholders and industries are constantly joining the technical race to realise exploitation, given the vast mineral wealth located on the ocean floor. At the same time, States are working hard on developing international, regional and domestic regulations, able to satisfy the technical and environmental challenges posed by deep sea mining.

Seabed Mining and the Law of the Sea provides a comprehensive overview of all aspects of Deep Sea Law. With chapters from both established authorities and emerging authors, all of whom are experts in their field, the book offers an extensive analysis and critique of the various challenges posed by exploration and exploitation of seabed materials. Topics covered include:

• The origins of Deep Sea Mining
• States obligations and rights under the LOSC
• State liability and responsibilities
• The sustainable development of Deep Sea mining activities
• State regulation
• Dispute settlement
• Regional and Domestic Practices and Implementation

Offering a timely analysis of this emerging industry, this Handbook will be an essential resource for students, scholars, practitioners and policy makers with an interest in Deep Sea mining and the Law of the Sea.

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