Deep-sea mining activities on the seabed and ocean floor beyond national waters are a risky and capital-intensive venture. The unpredictability of little-known ecosystems and environmental impacts translate into regulatory...more
In part one of an explainer series about international deep-sea mining regulation, Louise Woods and Elena Guillet share advice for setting up sponsorship agreements between contractors and sponsoring states. The ISA has...more
On Saturday, March 4th, after more than 20 years in the making, nearly 200 countries agreed to protect marine life in international waters. The “High Seas Treaty” was developed to establish and manage marine protected areas...more