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 (DSM) activities, or considering it. The report is geared toward countries considering sponsoring corporations, and relevant information is given about corporations that currently have sponsorship contracts for deep sea mineral exploration.

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Three Threats, Three Books

The Ocean Foundation has a new project that aims to bring awareness about the threats of bottom trawling, potentially polluting wrecks (PPWs) and deep seabed mining (DSM) to Underwater Cultural …

Bobbi-Jo Dobush speaks at the ISA meetings. Photo by IISD/ENB - Diego Noguera
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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 …

Solomon “Uncle Sol” Kaho‘ohalahala speaks at an event held by the Te Ipukarea Society on the importance of intangible heritage and Indigenous experiences with the ocean. Photo credit: Bobbi-Jo Dobush

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 …