Law of the sea

Throughout global history, the areas of greatest contest have been based on dry land. As economic, military, and territorial goals have changed, disputed areas have too, to the South China Sea. The Sea provides access to important natural resources and a strategically important naval position, two crucial possessions for any country trying to expand or maintain its power. That being said, the local powers like China, have interests in the area, as well as the United States. Territorial ambiguity…

little research is one behind it all. He's the father of The Law of the Sea. With water covering 70% of our Earth surface he basically ruled 70% of the World.  The Amazing Wonders Of Hugo Grotius The 17th Century laws are probably invalid due to the distance of the years from the 21st Century. Hugo Grotius made laws in the 17th Century that impacted the people's lives, which was a very…

Every day on our planet toxins, trash, and careless fishing techniques destroy our seas. The carelessness of our actions will ultimately be responsible for making our seas a barren wasteland of despair. Every person on Earth needs to to be informed of how deadly our actions can be. They also need to know of the organizations that make our seas a healthier place. Today over 25 percent of fish stocks are overfished, and the reason for this because of poor fishing techniques and wasteful…

two main parties involved in this case seem to be the conflict between the environmentalist and the free trade advocates. The environmentalists push for products that limit damage done to the environment and in this case, they believe that the U.S. laws restricting imports from countries that are not using environmental friendly harvesting techniques is in their rights and is one of the few ways to bring about global environmental improvements. The free trade advocates believe that the…

The Coast Guard is one of five United States military establishments and falls under the jurisdiction of the Department of Homeland Security. The Coast Guard has served since1967 protecting the ocean, as well as the marine life. There have been many acts passed since the Coast Guard has been established within the Department of Transportation. Those acts have caused the Coast Guard grow within many aspects causing them to branch out all over the U.S. their impact is local, regional, national and…

grounds of other regions. The Pantheon marks the lowest point in the city being 13 metres above sea level, the highest being Monte Mario hill at 120 metres above sea level. Rome’s location has less in common with Ancient Pompeii and more in common with Ancient Etruscan cities that like Rome, relied on their access to the sea for trade. Rome’s proximity to the water is what explains the low height above sea level. Of importance is the Tiber river and its meandering bends that consisted of many…

Benito Cereno by Herman Melville, crimes are being committed from all areas of the text. Intentionally or not, each person are being punished in different ways. Crime is being committed against humanity (slaves) while these crimes were not against the law. Justice cannot be served to anyone because no one is fully guilty. In Benito Cereno, there is forms of innocence that differ. With the presence of innocence within the mind, there is lack of knowledge of wrongdoing, and, results to atrocious…

Swimming People advanced from ocean animals however—taking a gander at our bodies—you 'd never know it. We couldn 't be less appropriate to traveling through water in the event that we attempted. We don 't coast too well, can 't relax for long underneath the surface, and quickly tire as we whip through the waves attempting to move ourselves along; in a straight race with a dolphin or a shark, you 'll generally come last! In any case, there 's one major favorable position we people have: we think…

specified enemy nations. Since piracy included an element of robbery, no property legally changed hands as a result of such undertakings. Therefore, English law required that privateer captains present their wartime cargo to Admiralty prize courts, which confirmed the legality of the seizure and took the court’s and the…

“Blackfish” was very informative for many as the events of Tilikum’s life have never been acknowledged before by Sea World or known well by anyone. “Blackfish” reveals hidden documents and holds interviews with past Sea World employees, as well as the owner of Flipper, a very famous dolphin, who admits that animal captivity is wrong ("Blackfish Official Film Site”). It has opened the eyes of every person who has watched…