Marine Technology, Ocean Development and the Law of the Sea (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781009760225)

Emerging technologies such as autonomous vessels, artificial intelligence, and alternative fuels are revolutionizing the way we operate at sea. This volume examines how advancements in information technology and biotechnology are influencing the evolution of ocean law and policy. These technologies, including blockchain, satellite and submarine cable communications, nuclear power at sea, seabed mining, underwater archaeology, marine genetics, and decarbonization, are changing the architecture of ocean governance. This volume explores both the opportunities and challenges these advancements pose to the law of the sea, which is evolving to adapt to ever accelerating rates of global change. Looking forward, the book considers the role of the law of the sea in the future of ocean governance. This title is also available as open access on Cambridge Core.

Author: James Kraska
ISBN-10: 100976022X
ISBN-13: 9781009760225
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 04/02/2026
Pages: 430
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.87d