The handbook on the new law of the sea covers various topics related to the use of the sea, including navigation, submarine cables, fisheries, marine research, technology transfer, environmental preservation, peaceful uses, disarmament, and dispute resolution. It includes important documents like the U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea and the Final Act of the Third U.N. Conference on the Law of the Sea. The goal is to provide a comprehensive guide on the rules governing activities at sea, addressing issues like resource management, technology sharing, environmental protection, and conflict resolution.