Which of the Following Statements About the U

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) is FALSE?

A) The formation of UNCLOS was triggered as a result of industrialized countries' interest in removing manganese nodules from the ocean floor in the 1960s.
B) Although the US has not ratified UNCLOS, but voluntarily observes its provisions.
C) UNCLOS is considered a "constitution for the ocean," and its focus is the protection of ocean resources.
D) UNCLOS was the first international treaty to regulate marine fishing by protecting "essential fish habitat" for more than 600 fish species, reducing overfishing, and minimizing bycatch.