Environmental, commercial mining and scientific interests in deep-sea areas may seem to be at odds, but the International Seabed Authority’s Endowment Fund shows the alliance as a successful model for sustainable use of ocean resources. “Technological advancements and the rising price of minerals have created favourable economic conditions for seabed mining,” said Mr. Satya Nandan,… Continue reading Endowment Fund Makes For Strange Seabed-Fellows

The ISA will host a presentation on its Endowment Fund on Wednesday 30 April in Conference Room 5 of the UN headquarters in New York from 1:15 – 2:30pm. The Endowment Fund encourages and hopes to expand scientific research along the international seabed area and within the deep-sea environment.

The International Seabed Authority (ISA) today announced the appointment of the first seven members of the Advisory Panel for its Endowment Fund for Collaborative Marine Scientific Research. The ISA Endowment Fund was set up to encourage collaborative marine scientific research on the ocean floor beyond the limits of national jurisdiction. The Fund aims to fulfill… Continue reading Law Of The Sea Experts Appointed To Advisory Panel Of The International Seabed Authority Endowment Fund