The 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea is generally considered by the international community as the accepted legal norm for maritime conduct, what has been described as a "constitution for the oceans" governing all ocean uses, exploitation of ocean resources and the protection of the marine environment. This CD-ROM contains a compilation of the official records relating to the Conference, comprising volumes 1 to 17 including all negotiating texts, the Convention, the Final Act and related resolutions.