All in the same boat: negotiations for biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction begin
Harriet Harden-Davies | 15 November 2018
“This is a chance to take a course correction while we still can…if we pull together, we can make...
A glossary of Neptunes and Nautili in Deep-sea Mining
If you were to ask a new stakeholder to name the most frustrating aspect of trying to understand the current state of deep-sea mining,...
Deep Ocean Stewardship Initiative gathers ahead of the Deep-sea Biology Symposium to plan for...
The Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative is a collective of mostly marine scientists whose goal is to use science, technology, policy, law and economics to advise...
Deep-sea mining from 2018 to 2024: what can we expect?
At the close of the 24th Annual Session of the International Seabed Authority on 26th July 2018, the future of deep-sea mining appeared precarious....
In Summary: Part II of the 24th Session of the ISA.
Last month, ISA delegates met in Jamaica for the 2nd part of the 24th Session of the International Seabed Authority to discuss the ISA’s...
ISA Returns to Kingston
The 24th Session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) began Monday morning, March 5th with the opening of the Council. The Council will continue...
The ISA’s Biggest Issue of 2018
As we move into the International Seabed Authority’s (ISA) 24th annual meeting (part 1), DSM Observer caught up with some of the seabed mining...
ISA to Meet in Kingston
In March, the ISA will hold the semi-annual meeting of its Legal and Technical Commission (a regularly-scheduled event) immediately after the completion of a...
European Parliament Calls for a Moratorium on Deep-Sea Mining
TODD WOODY on OCEANS DEEPLY | 1 February 2018
As the International Seabed Authority (ISA) drafts regulations to govern the mining of the ocean for...
ISA Releases Stakeholder Submissions to Draft Exploitation Regulations
INTERNATIONAL SEABED AUTHORITY | 11 January 2018
JAMAICA, Kingston - - The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority has released the submissions from member States...
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Taking a systems approach to deep sea mining shows engaging the public is key to the sustainable development and governance of the industry.
