JAMAICA, Kingston (12 May 2016) – – On 10 May 2016, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority received an application for approval of a plan of work for exploration for cobalt-rich ferromanganese Crusts submitted by the government of the Republic of Korea.    The area under application is located east of the Northern Mariana… Continue reading The Republic of Korea Applies for Approval of Plan of Work for Exploration for Cobalt-rich Ferromanganese Crusts

JAMAICA, Kingston (9 May 2016) – –  The ISA Legal and Technical Commission has selected five candidates for internships offered by Institut francais de Recherche pour I’Exploitation de la Mer (Ifremer). The candidates will participate in a 5-day taxonomy workshop that will be held in Brest, France, from 27 June to the 1 July 2016 as part… Continue reading ISA Selects Five Candidates for Internships offered by Ifremer

JAMAICA, Kingston (3 May 2016) – – The Authority’s 22nd Annual Session will be held in Kingston, Jamaica from 11-22 July 2016. The Session will be preceded by meetings of the Legal and Technical Commission and the Finance Committee from 4-8 July. Legal and Technical Commission Election of members of the Legal and Technical Commission will… Continue reading International Seabed Authority Prepares for 22nd Annual Session