Document of bibliographic reference 282129

BibliographicReference record

Type

Bibliographic resource

Type of document

Journal article

BibLvlCode

AS

Title

Ocean in peril: reforming the management of global ocean living resources in areas beyond national jurisdiction

Abstract

This article presents the outcome of research aimed at assisting governments in meeting their commitments and legal obligations for sustainable fisheries, based on increasing evidence that global fisheries are in crisis. The article assesses the effectiveness of the existing legal and institutional framework for high seas living resources. It focuses on: (1) the role of regional fisheries management organizations (RFMOs); (2) tools for compliance and enforcement to stem illegal fishing; and (3) mechanisms for habitat protection. The article further highlights a variety of options for addressing key weaknesses and gaps in current ocean governance, including United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolutions, reforms at the regional level, as well as a possible new legal instrument, with a view to informing international discussions on ways to ensure the sustainable use of high seas resources without compromising the health of the marine environment.

WebOfScience code

https://www.webofscience.com/wos/woscc/full-record/WOS:000327418300006

Bibliographic citation

Gjerde, K.M.; Currie, D.; Wowk, K. (2013). Ocean in peril: reforming the management of global ocean living resources in areas beyond national jurisdiction. Mar. Pollut. Bull. 74(2): 540-551. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2013.07.037

Topic

Marine

Is peer reviewed

true