The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is pleased to announce that a series of virtual workshops will be organized for ISA members, as well as observers, contractors, relevant international and regional organizations, academic institutions, and scientific groups before the end of 2020. These workshops will be organized in collaboration with relevant members of… Continue reading ISA announces virtual workshops in 2020 on marine scientific research and regional environmental management plans

The International Seabed Authority (ISA) today announced that all activities for the rest of 2020, under the Endowment Fund for Marine Scientific Research in the international seabed area (the Area) will be postponed, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Consequently, no new applications will be reviewed during 2020. During this time, ISA will take the opportunity to… Continue reading Activities under the ISA Endowment Fund for Marine Scientific Research Postponed until 2021

The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) has commissioned a study to assesses the potential impact of polymetallic nodules production from the international deep seabed area (the Area) on the economies of developing land-based producer States of metals, which would be most seriously affected. The recently released study was requested by the ISA Council… Continue reading ISA releases study on the potential impact of mineral production from the international seabed area on the economies of developing land-based producers of these minerals

Blue Minerals Jamaica Limited (BMJ), a company sponsored by the Government of Jamaica, has applied for approval of a plan of work from the International Seabed Authority (ISA) for the exploration of polymetallic nodules in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone, located in the Pacific Ocean. Polymetallic nodules contain nickel, copper, cobalt and manganese, which are the subject… Continue reading Blue Minerals Jamaica Ltd. Applies for Exploration Contract with ISA for Polymetallic Nodules in the Pacific Ocean

Today, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) marked the occasion of World Oceans Day on 8 June at the United Nations virtual event ‘Innovation for a Sustainable Ocean,’ where leading voices from around the globe convened to celebrate the role of the oceans in everyday life and inspire action to protect the ocean and the sustainable use of… Continue reading ISA celebrates World Oceans Day 2020 at global UN event: ‘Innovation for a Sustainable Ocean’

The International Seabed Authority (ISA) today launched its new website to provide its Member States and the wider ISA community with an improved user experience. The site has been redeveloped with a new look and feel, and helpful navigation features so users can easily find up to date information about ISA, along with its programmes… Continue reading The International Seabed Authority launches new website

The International Seabed Authority (ISA) has donated $3,000 USD and furniture from its headquarters in downtown Kingston, to the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) to help address the impact on human health and well-being, in particular for the most vulnerable groups of the society, namely the homeless population living in Kingston. ISA staff have also… Continue reading The International Seabed Authority contributes to Kingston Mayor’s homeless response amid COVID-19