About Book

No individual has contributed more to the stability and peaceful order in the world's oceans in the last four decades than Satya N. Nandan. Peaceful Order in the World's Oceans, edited by Michael W. Lodge and Myron H. Nordquist, collects original and substantive essays in his honor from eminent figures from around the world. This collection of essays honors the life and work of Satya N. Nandan, a pivotal figure in the development of international law governing the world's oceans. The book reflects on his contributions to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and his role in shaping peaceful international relations and governance over marine resources. It covers topics such as the establishment of the International Seabed Authority, deep seabed mining, marine scientific research, and sustainable fisheries management.