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The 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea: some implications for Libya

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 March 2015

G. H. Blake
G. H. Blake*
Affiliation:
Department of Geography, University of Durham
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Abstract

The 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea will shape worldwide maritime management and offshore jurisdiction for generations to come. Libya will gain substantially from the new convention notably in respect of a 12 nautical mile territorial waters, and the acquisition of one of the largest Exclusive Economic Zones in the Mediterranean. The known resources of this zone are not abundant, though some useful oilfields have been found. Several of Libya's offshore boundaries remain to be fixed, and Libya's claim to the Gulf of Surt as ‘historic waters’ creates some uncertainty. An upsurge in Libyan offshore activity, including conservation activities, is likely in the future.

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Libyan Studies , Volume 15 , 1984 , pp. 129 - 135
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Copyright © Society for Libyan Studies 1984

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