The law of the sea in a nutshell / by Louis B. Sohn ... [and others].

Rev. edition of: The law of the sea in a nutshell / by Louis B. Sohn and Kristen Gustafson. 1984.

Includes index.

Introduction -- The high seas and high seas freedoms -- Nationality of vessels -- Duties and jurisdiction of the flag state and exceptions to flag state jurisdiction -- The baseline for determining zones of national jurisdiction -- Boundaries of maritime jurisdiction between adjacent and opposite states -- Internal waters and ports -- The territorial sea, straits, archipelagic waters, and contiguous zone -- Exclusive economic zone -- Continental shelf -- The deep seabed and its mineral resources -- Protection and preservation of the maritime environment -- Conservation and management of high seas living resources -- Maritime terrorism and security -- Settlement of disputes -- The future of the law of the sea.