The Law of the Sea Convention sets forth a comprehensive
framework governing uses of the oceans. Adopted in 1982, and
substantially modified by the 1994 Agreement relating to the
deep seabed mining provisions, the Convention has been in effect
since 1994. There are now 162 parties to the Convention,
including almost all of the traditional allies of the United
States. The 1995 UN Fish Stocks Agreement further implements
certain provisions of the Convention. There are now 78 parties
to this Agreement, including the United States.  [This is a
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