Maritime Law 
CGX Commences Drilling Eagle-1 Well Offshore Guyana – msnbc.com
Renewed exploration follows over seven years of dedication and co-operation between the Government of Guyana and CGX in resolving the Maritime Boundary between Guyana and Suriname peacefully and finally through the International Tribunal of the Law of the …
Effort to help family of Marine killed by deputy gains public support – msnbc.com
He also received a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, two Navy Unit Commendations, the National Defense Service Medal, a Korean Defense Service Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. As in other shootings involving law-enforcement …
Davenport marine biologist takes an unconventional approach to saving the oceans – San Jose Mercury News
Nichols, 44, who goes by “J,” is a Davenport marine biologist associated with the California … Also a math club nerd, he was encouraged to pursue a career in medicine or law. “I remember one day realizing that that’s not … Continue reading
With Tips From Whistle-Blowers, More Hands on Deck in Pollution Cases – New York Times
said the seaman had undermined compliance with maritime environmental laws and should have reported the violation sooner. “They can snap their pictures, take their notes and wait until they get to a port like Baltimore and get a payday,” the … Continue reading
Panetta calls for new probe into Marine photo – FederalNewsRadio.com
The top Marine officer apologized for the incident and ordered his … Marines urinating on Taliban corpses _ an act that appeared to violate international laws of warfare and further strained U.S.-Afghan relations. Panetta called Afghan President Hamid …
Editorial: Spacial planning is necessary – Daily Astorian
Scientific studies show that reserves greatly enhance the health of fish stocks and the overall marine environment. The law enacted by the Oregon Legislature only sets aside one-20th of near-shore waters for protection. As explained by Sen.
Feds approve ban on dumping along California coast – Stateline
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency last week signed off on a California law that bars large ships from dumping sewage … Federal regulators have created maritime anti-dumping zones elsewhere — most recently in Lake Ontario, in response to a …
New Website: The MLPA Follies – Bay Area Indymedia
Noyo News is launching a new informational website on the Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA … The site will provide a reference of the MLPAI’s violations of the law and the democratic process during its extended foray through California …
Marine’s suicide was only the start of family’s struggle – Pioneer Press
Jeff Hackett was a standout Marine. Two tours in Iraq destroyed him … A provision in the current law allows troops who suffer from mental or physical wounds that render them incapable of “substantially gainful employment” to receive exemptions …
Sanctuary center expected to open in July; sea education facility seen as critical piece of beach-area revitalization – San Jose Mercury News
The agency, dissolved Feb. 1 under state law, paid for $600,000 in lighting … To contribute to the exhibits at the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, including the Whale Tail Courtyard, visit the Monterey Bay Sanctuary …
