New applications for exploration licences,  development of an appropriate exploitation regime and challenges posed by effective management of contracts for exploration in the Area are among issues to be dealt with at this year’s ISA 19th Session in Kingston from July 15-26. With the earliest polymetallic nodules exploration contracts with the Authority expiring in 2016… Continue reading New Applications And Development Of Exploitation Regime Among Issues For Consideration At ISA 19th Session

The recent June 2013 taxonomic workshop in Wilhelmshaven, Germany identified various potentials for tackling the taxonomic gap and improving the biodiversity knowledgebase of the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ). The workshop was attended by representatives from nine contractors carrying out exploration work in the CCZ and was supported by an expert team of taxonomists from the International… Continue reading ISA/INDEEP Taxonomic Exchange Workshop In Germany Identifies Potentials For Improving Biodiversity Knowledgebase

ISA Technical Study 12: Implementation of Article 82 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea is now available online.   The Technical Study was prepared by the Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority to provide a summary of the International Workshop on Further Consideration of the Implementation of Article 82 of the… Continue reading ISA Issues Technical Study 12 – Available Online