Journal of Marine Science and Technology

Journal of Marine Science and Technology

Principles, legal rules and international conservation and management measures for the protection of marine species

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Department of Law, Maku International Branch, Islamic Azad University, Maku, Iran.
Abstract
Exploitation of marine living resources, especially fish, has long been one of the most important ways of providing human food and has been considered a lucrative economic activity. In the past, the view has been that marine species are endless resources, but gradually, with increasing knowledge and awareness in this field, the view of countries about their infinity has changed and the need to protect them has become apparent. International law has considered the protection of marine species in recent decades, especially with the ratification of numerous international conventions and instruments. It should be noted that although there is a wide range of international and regional rules and regulations in the field of protection of marine species, but their overfishing continues, which shows the lack of adequate government support for such documents and non-implementation. Complete their regulations. Accordingly, it is necessary for governments to make every effort to exploit and protect marine living resources responsibly, and it is clear that responsible exploitation and optimal protection of marine living resources is in the interests of all nations. And governments need cooperation at the international level. There is also a need to develop and develop rules on various aspects of the protection of marine species, in which governments should take appropriate action at the international level, including through relevant international organizations.
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Volume 21, Issue 2
Summer 2022
Pages 40-50

  • Receive Date 13 December 2021
  • Revise Date 04 February 2022
  • Accept Date 07 March 2022
  • Publish Date 23 July 2022