Today, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) has resumed its meetings under the 26^th session.

Applications are now open for two at-sea training opportunities for candidates from developing States members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The placements are provided by Marawa Research and Exploration Ltd (Kiribati), in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic nodules with ISA.

Today, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) and the Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (UN-OHRLLS), successfully concluded a high-level webinar focused on the enhancement of the role and participation of women in deep-sea research organized on the occasion of International Women’s Day.

On 3 March 2021, the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), has formally adopted a decision relating to the election of members to the Council of ISA for the period 2021-2024 in accordance with article 161, paragraph 3, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).   

On the occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is pleased to showcase women’s accomplishments in the field of deep-sea research.

Applications are now open for candidates from developing States members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) for two at-sea placements with Tonga Offshore Mining Ltd (TOML), in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract with for polymetallic nodules with ISA.

Applications are open until 19 February 05 March ^{New Deadline Extension} for candidates from developing States members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) for three placements sponsored by Global Sea Mineral Resources NV (GSR), in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contracts for polymetallic nodules with ISA.