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The Western European PSSA--Testing a unique international concept to protect imperilled marine ecosystems

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Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas (PSSAs) are a tool designed to protect vulnerable marine areas from vessel-source pollution through measures approved by the governing body, the International Maritime Organisation. Recent developments triggered by the proposal to designate, amongst others, a large part of the Western European Atlantic a PSSA have brought the instrument to a decisive stage. Although the proposal appears to be lawful, its implications for the concept, which this paper seeks to assess, are questionable. The significance of the instrument is at risk if it is overused. As a consequence, new protective mechanisms should be contemplated.

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  • Detjen, Markus, 2006. "The Western European PSSA--Testing a unique international concept to protect imperilled marine ecosystems," Marine Policy, Elsevier, vol. 30(4), pages 442-453, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:marpol:v:30:y:2006:i:4:p:442-453
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    1. Knudsen, Olav F., 2010. "Transport interests and environmental regimes: The Baltic Sea transit of Russian oil exports," Energy Policy, Elsevier, vol. 38(1), pages 151-160, January.

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