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Ocean Zoning: Coming Soon? Josh Eagle University of South Carolina School of Law

Ocean Zoning: Coming Soon? Josh Eagle University of South Carolina School of Law. Outline: What is ocean zoning? Why are we talking about it? What would it look like? Are there LOS limits on EEZ zoning? Is High Seas zoning likely?. What is “ocean zoning”?

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Ocean Zoning: Coming Soon? Josh Eagle University of South Carolina School of Law

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  1. Ocean Zoning: Coming Soon? Josh Eagle University of South Carolina School of Law

  2. Outline: • What is ocean zoning? • Why are we talking about it? • What would it look like? • Are there LOS limits on EEZ zoning? • Is High Seas zoning likely?

  3. What is “ocean zoning”? • A continuation of the “ocean enclosure movement”? • Division of a jurisdiction into uniform-use zones in keeping with the character of the physical environment (“highest and best use” • Interest groups receive collective “rights” • A change from multiple-use management

  4. Why are we talking about ocean zoning? • USCOP, POC? • Perceived conflict/actual conflict • Perceived failure of multiple-use • Science on marine reserves • Enforcement issues • Interest-group unrest • California, Mass., EO on MPAs

  5. What would it look like? • Ad hoc v. comprehensive • What kinds of zones? • Size of zones • Location of zones • Variances, etc.?

  6. Does the LOS (assuming ratification) limit U.S. options? • Probably not (broad Art. 61 power) • Must allow navigation, cable, etc.

  7. What about zoning the high seas? • Proposals have been made in the past • Shipping lanes, etc. • Navigating or fishing? • Reserves not well suited to HMS

  8. If you would like a copy of these slides, have any questions, or need more information on ocean zoning, please free to email me: eagle@law.sc.edu

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