Marine Mineral Resources

by Earney; Fillmore C. F.

• ISBN13: 9780415022552
• ISBN10: 041502255X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1990-03-16
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

During the past century, scientists, world statesmen, and international entrepreneurs have become increasingly aware of the potential of the oceans as a source of minerals. This book provides an authoritative picture of the current state of marine mineral extraction. A major work of reference, it will be essential reading for both those engaged in maritime studies and for professional organisations involved in the extraction of underwater minerals.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. xvii
Acknowledgements	p. xix
Introduction	p. 1
Deep Seabed Politics and Minerals	p. 9
Law of the Sea	p. 12
Unclos III Convention and Alternatives: the View of Governments and Industry	p. 39
Minerals of the Deep Seabed	p. 71
Technology and Economics of Deep Seabed Minerals	p. 94
The Continental Margins	p. 125
Placers and Subseabed Metallics	p. 128
Construction Aggregates and Industrial Sand	p. 150
Industrial Chemical Materials and Coal	p. 169
Sea-Water as an Ore	p. 200
The United States Exclusive Economic Zone: the Management Challenge	p. 222
Notes	p. 240
Offshore Petroleum Frontiers	p. 244
The United Kingdom and Norway: Offshore Petroleum Development Policies	p. 274
The Geopolitics of Offshore Petroleum Confrontation, Conflict and Co-Operation	p. 307
Epilogue	p. 339
Appendix	p. 342
Bibliography	p. 344
Index	p. 375
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