Marine Mineral Resources
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.
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Marine Mineral Resources
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.
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Marine Mineral Resources

Marine Mineral Resources

by Fillmore C. F. Earney
Marine Mineral Resources

Marine Mineral Resources

by Fillmore C. F. Earney

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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.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780415022552
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Publication date: 11/02/1989
Series: Routledge Advances in Maritime Research , #3
Pages: 412
Product dimensions: 6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)
Lexile: 1760L (what's this?)

Table of Contents

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
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