Bobbi-Jo Dobush
A Turning Tide in the July 2024 International Seabed Authority Negotiations
The 29th Session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) continued this month in Kingston, Jamaica, with Council and Assembly meetings. The Ocean Foundation’s Deep Sea Mining lead, Bobbi-Jo Dobush, and …
Underwater Cultural Heritage at the International Seabed Authority (ISA)
The Ocean Foundation (TOF) has been involved with the conversation on Underwater Cultural Heritage (UCH) at the International Seabed Authority (ISA) since the beginning — TOF’s expertise on physical UCH …
Is it loud enough yet? Protests, Indigenous Voices, and the Business Case for DSM at the March 2024 ISA Meetings
The Ocean Foundation’s Deep Seabed Mining (DSM) team is happy to have participated again in meetings of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) in Kingston, Jamaica. Negotiations continue, and despite ongoing cooperation, the regulations are still far from being completed, with divergent views on fundamental concepts blocking consensus on key issues.
Don’t Shade the Ocean
We need sound legal tools to address side effects from climate geoengineering projects that could endanger the marine environment. These unwanted impacts include the ability of the seas to produce food and oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide and excess heat.
The Dubious Economics of Deep-Sea Mining
Legal Officer Bobbi-Jo Dobush was quoted in science magazine Nautilus in their recent article about DSM.
The Risks and Liabilities of Deep Seabed Mining (DSM)
These reports were drafted by The Ocean Foundation’s DSM lead, Bobbi-Jo Dobush, and program manager Madeline Warner. They provide an introduction to considerations relevant to countries sponsoring deep seabed mining …
Deep Seabed Minerals Cannot Support a Green Transition: Part 3
Read part 3 of our blog series to highlight technological advancements that pave the way for a green transition without deep seabed minerals.
Deep Seabed Minerals Cannot Support a Green Transition: Part 2
Read part 2 of our blog series to highlight technological advancements that pave the way for a green transition without deep seabed minerals.
Deep Seabed Minerals Cannot Support a Green Transition: Part 1
We’ve written a blog series to highlight technological advancements that pave the way for a green transition without deep seabed minerals.
Working Toward a DSM Moratorium: Our Goals for the International Seabed Authority and Beyond
We participated in the International Seabed Authority’s most recent meetings during ISA-27 Part II, and are outlining our key takeaways.
Looking Back to Move Forward: 2022 UN Ocean Conference
After the 2022 UN Ocean Conference, we hope to see continued progress toward ensuring the voices of those with the power to make change, and those who are most affected by climate change and ocean destruction, are heard.
