Law of the Oceans and the Antarctic

• • Introduction to Unit
  • International Law System and the Law of the Sea
  • Maritime Zones I
  • Maritime Zones II
  • Maritime Zones BNJ
  • Fisheries law
  • Environmental Protection and Marine Scientific Research
  • Antarctic Treaty
  • Environmental Protection in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean
  • CCAMLR Southern Ocean Marine Resource Management
  • Whaling in the Southern Ocean
  • Strategic aspects of the Law of the Sea
  • Revision and synthesis

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Additional requirements

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The ‘blue economy’ of oceans related industries is set for significant expansion in the first half of twenty first century. Australia has one of the largest areas of ocean estate in the world. Tasmania is also are a global centre for scientific research, governance and logistical support for Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. This subject leverages of these strengths to provide students with essential knowledge and understanding of the key international legal regimes and policy debates relating to the oceans and Antarctic region. The subject will examine the key provisions of treaties and institutions such as the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, Antarctica Treaty System and International Whaling Commission, which govern scientific research, environmental protection, marine resource harvesting and other human uses of the oceans and Antarctic region. The subject will also introduce students to the interplay between international law and geopolitics that shape the rules and institutions governing the future of our oceans and the Antarctic region.

• Short Answer Test (20%)
• Presentation (40%)
• Essay (40%)

Current study term: 10 Jul 22 to 16 Oct 22