Toward regional arrangements for regulation of marine pollution: An appraisal of options

Abstract

The unilateral decision by Canada in 1970 to extend its jurisdiction for the control of pollution of the Arctic waters outward to 100 mi was attacked by some people as a violation of international law. In this paper that model of unilateralism, a regulatory regime by a global agency, and a regional approach are analyzed and appraised with some recommendations for an effective arrangement for the control of pollution in the high seas.