... resources of the sea, scientific research and the protection of the marine environment. And in respect of all these issues, merely cooperation has been suggested. The LOS Convention and the polar marine ... notwithstanding their differences, both the Arctic and the Antarctic could be considered as ‘regions’ in the context of the contemporary law of the sea and the actual cooperation of states as to the ... of the high seas, the main prin- ciples on the protection of the marine environment, and the dispute settlement system relating to law of the sea issues) are beyond doubt applicable also to marine...