International Law
Is Australia allowed to take these measures according to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea?
Learning Goal: I’m working on a international law discussion question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.Recently, a Chinese ship lost oil in the area known as the Great Barrier Reef. The Great Barrier Reef, a marine park, is situated in the territorial sea of Australia. Australia wants to prohibit ships carrying potentially polluting substances such as oil from passing through its marine park. Is Australia allowed to take these measures according to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea? (10 pts)
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