C/N/188. "An ever growing global economy will lead to ever growing marine pollution and the consequent threat to fishery stocks. Is the present international legal regime sufficient to provide for economic growth but at the same time protect the marine environment? What does the future hold?" Discuss with the particular reference to the situation in the Baltic Sea

The paper examines the ethical issues of environmental theories discussing the concept of sustainability with regard to the marine life eco-systems and reviewing legislation on the environmental protection of the Baltic Sea region. The provisions of the Helsinki Convention (HELCOM) and the WTO stance on fisheries are reviewed.