1. Convention of the Law of the Sea of 1982
Draft Year: 1982
Amendment Year: 1994
International
Max Moazzam
Period 4

2. The Legislation
Defined the rights and responsibilities of nations in their use of the world's oceans, established guidelines for businesses, the environment, and the management of marine natural resources
Created a unified system for establishing and regulating ocean boundaries and borders
Allowed nations to claim territorial waters, based on a set of guidelines, allowing them to enforce environmental laws (such as preventing ocean dumping and excessive fishing)

3. Agencies and Groups
Proposed/planned during a convention of the United Nations
Adhered to by the governments of participating nations
International Seabed Authority (ISA): organizes and controls all mineral-related activities international seabed