Praise for the previous edition complete overview of the subject which does not intimidate the reader but rather spurns interest and understanding in the subject. Energy and Environmental Law Review .the book is scholarly yet accessible and very readable thoroughly recommended. Law Institute JournalDescriptionThe law of the sea provides for the regulation management and governance of the ocean spaces that cover over twothirds of the Earths surface. This book provides a comprehensive assessment of the foundational principles of the law of the sea a critical overview of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and an analysis of subsequent developments including many bilateral regional and global agreements that supplement the Convention. The third edition of this acclaimed text has been thoroughly revised and updated and now incorporates a dedicated chapter on natural and artificial islands.