The Law of the Sea is a fascinating area for a variety of stakeholders: from dedicated mariners working in the challenging and dangerous maritime environment, to lawyers applying the rule of law, to politicians exercising their dominion and control over national waters and resources, to citizens and consumers trying to understand the implications of the Law of the Sea in their daily lives. "A Practical Guide to the Law of the Sea" introduces this robust topic and places it in context regardless of the reader's particular background and interests.