Warner (ocean resources and security, U. of Wollongong, Australia) analyzes the current global, sectoral, and regional arrangements for protecting the marine environment beyond national jurisdiction; and examines some options that the United Nations system might pursue to strengthen the legal and institutional framework for protecting this part of the marine environment. She explores the impact of human uses on that half of the planet's surface; the Law of the Sea Convention framework, complementary principles; implementing environmental protection within the exploitation-of-living-resources, maritime transport, and deep-seabed mining sectors; regional implementation; and international initiatives. Martinus Nijhoff is an imprint of Brill. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)