At the present stage, the world ocean can be considered as one of the most promising areas for the placement of productive forces. It is characterized by a transition from the research and experimental-industrial stage of research to the wide development of ocean resources ...

At present, the economic importance of the use of resources of the seas and oceans is increasing. The volume of production associated with the development of the ocean, annually increases “and in 1975, according to UN estimates, amounted to about 110-120 billion dollars (including marine mining industry 60-70 billion dollars, shipping - 40 billion dollars, fishing industry - 10 billion dollars)” ...