The ocean is rich in resources, and conflicts between countries have arisen over polluti...

The ocean is rich in resources, and conflicts between countries have arisen over pollution, fish, and the ocean floor’s resources. On November 1, 1967, Malta’s Ambassador to the United Nations asked the nations to focus on the escalating conflicts. It was clear that a comprehensive treaty was needed for the oceans, and thus the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea was held. During the drafting of the Convention, some countries were opposed in principle to a binding settlement to be decided by third-party judges or arbitrators. They insisted that issues could best be resolved by direct negotiations between states without requiring them to bring in outsiders. Research and write a report on how conflicts are settled over rights to ocean resources. Also, summarize the history behind the use of ocean resources. Many sources of information about this topic are available on the Internet. Go to www.un.org/depts/los/index.htm or search keywords “Law of the Sea Convention.”