Proceedings of a Workshop on Procedures for Marine Scientific Activities in a Changing Environment, January 9-11 1978

This book provides a detailed account of a workshop held in January 1978, organized by the Ocean Policy Committee of the National Research Council and the University National Oceanographic Laboratories System. The workshop focused on procedures for conducting marine scientific research in a changing global environment, particularly in light of evolving international maritime laws and the ongoing negotiations of the Law of the Sea Treaty. Key discussions included the implications of treaty and non-treaty regimes, jurisdictional claims by coastal states, and the development of recommended operating procedures for marine research institutions. The intended audience includes marine scientists, policy makers, and institutions involved in oceanographic research.