Protection of marine biodiversity : Norway's possibilities to regulate the exchange of ballast water in its coastal areas

Abstract

The dissertation first assesses the international obligations Norway is under to regulate the problem of marine alien invasive species. Next it provides for an assessment of Norway, as a port and coastal State's jurisdiction in its maritime zones for the pupose of regulating the problem. Finally it addresses how Norway has implemented its international obligations and possibilities through the Norwegian Ballast Water Management Regulation.