Marine Mineral Resources

1. Auflage 1989
ISBN: 978-0-415-02255-2
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 412 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 680 g

Reihe: Routledge Advances in Maritime Research

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.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Earney, Fillmore C.F.

Fachgebiete

• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umweltmanagement, Umweltökonomie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1 Introduction Part one Deep seabed politics and minerals 2 Law of the sea 3 UNCLOS III Convention and alternatives: the view of governments and industry 4 Minerals of the deep seabed 5 Technology and economics of deep seabed minerals Part two The continental margins 6 Placers and subseabed metallics 7 Construction aggregates and industrial sand 8 Industrial chemical materials and coal 9 Sea-water as an ore 10 The United States Exclusive Economic Zone: the management challenge 11 Offshore petroleum frontiers 12 The United Kingdom and Norway: offshore petroleum development policies 13 The geopolitics of offshore petroleum: confrontation, conflict, and co-operation 14 Epilogue

Über Autor(innen)

Fillmore C. F. Earney