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    Marine scientists face frequent access issues in foreign waters. While the Law of the Sea Convention may help, political factors still dominate research clearance decisions.

    Area of Science:

    • Marine science
    • International maritime law

    Background:

    • U.S. marine scientists frequently experience denials or significant delays when seeking permission for research in other countries' waters.
    • Over 25% of recent requests have faced such obstacles, hindering international marine research collaborations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the challenges faced by U.S. marine scientists in obtaining access for research in foreign waters.
    • To evaluate the potential impact of the proposed Law of the Sea Convention regime on marine scientific research clearances.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of recent case data regarding access requests for marine scientific research.
    • Review of the draft text of the Convention on the Law of the Sea concerning marine scientific research.

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