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Book SynopsisIn Transboundary Offshore Aquifers: A Search for a Governance Regime, Renee Martin-Nagle explains the geologic origins of offshore freshwater aquifers and proposes a governance regime for offshore aquifers that are shared by two or more nations. International law principles for marine resources, offshore hydrocarbons and land-based fresh water are explored.
Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1: Origin of Offshore Submarine Groundwater Discovery of Offshore Aquifers Glacial Origins Other Origins of Offshore Aquifers Recent Discoveries and Possible Uses Vast Meteoric Groundwater Reserves CHAPTER 2: Legal Principles Governing Maritime Resources The Convention on the Continental Shelf The International Court of Justice UNCLOS CHAPTER 3: Legal Principles Governing Offshore Oil and Gas Development Background Early Law Unitization Customary Law Joint Development Agreements CHAPTER 4: Legal Principles Governing Land-based Aquifers Guidance from International Bodies CHAPTER 5: Perspectives and Conclusion Conclusion LIST OF REFERENCES
