«That it is a unanimous opinion from five of the most learned and experienced practitioners of international law of the sea is especially important,» he added. (cnbc.com)
The so - called law of the sea is a set of global standards that affect every ocean - going country. (cnbc.com)
Yesterday marked the 10 - year deadline for most countries filing claims over extended seabeds with the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS), a panel created under the U.N. Law of the Sea treaty to review and certify the legitimacy of claims. (scientificamerican.com)