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Book SynopsisThe world’s oceans play a vital role in everyday life, from climate regulation to food provision, and are widely recognized as a global commons. But they also face daunting challenges in the form of climate change, population growth, escalating pollution, and rapidly evolving technologies that speed the reach and pace of resource extractions. Common Currents: Examining How We Manage the Ocean Commons calls upon experts in international ocean law, policy, and science to explore the question to what extent—and to what effect—we currently manage the oceans as a global commons. This volume captures some key issues, questions, and lessons, to help enhance understanding of current practices and opportunities to grow collaborative management efforts.
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments List of Figures Notes on Contributors Introduction Jordan Diamond and Holly Doremus part 1 The Area 1 The Uncertain Limits of the Commons Clive Schofield and Leonardo Bernard 2 Korea’s Deep Seabed Activities and Domestic Legislation on the Exploration for and Exploitation of Resources in the Deep Seabed Area An Abortive Attempt and Moving Forward Seokwoo Lee part 2 The Polar Regions 3 Governing the Ocean Commons Lessons from the Antarctic Karen N. Scott 4 Rethinking Governance for the Changing Arctic A Perspective from China and South Korea Young Kil Park part 3 Managing Fish as a Common Resource 5 The “Commons” Discourse on Marine Fisheries Resources, and the Problematic of Hardin’s “Tragedy” Concept Harry N. Scheiber 6 Sustaining Wild Salmon in the North Atlantic Progressions and Tribulations David L. VanderZwaag part 4 Managing Biodiversity as a Common Resource 7 The Evolution of the Sargasso Sea Regime in International Law David Balton and David Freestone 8 Equity Must Anchor the bbnj Treaty Autumn Bordner Index
