Study on the legal attributes of coastal tidal flat in China
The legal attributes of coastal tidal flat in China have not been definitively determined by government departments,and there is also controversy in the academic community.The main academic viewpoints are the"monistic"and"dualistic"perspectives.Each viewpoint has its own emphasis,but neither can fully reflect the pluralistic and comprehensive characteristics of the legal attributes of coastal tidal flat.According to the latest legal provisions,the legal attributes of the in-tertidal zone and submerged zone are sea area,while the legal attribute of the supratidal zone is land.In addition,coastal tidal flat can be regarded as wetland in accordance with the definition and protection conditions of wetland.From the perspective of the ownership of rights and the allocation of interests of coastal tidal flat,its legal attributes as a whole have comprehensive characteristics.The comprehensive legal attributes of coastal tidal flat have clear practical significance and inherent logic in China legal system,not only providing a sufficient legal basis for ecological protection,but also guiding the formulation of comprehensive protection strategies and promoting the establish-ment and improvement of comprehensive supervision mechanisms.