The deep seabed beyond national jurisdiction (known as the Area) comprises almost three-quarters of the entire surface area of the oceans, and is home to an arr

This volume addresses the unresolved legal challenges which the increasing role of private corporate actors in deep seabed mining will raise in the coming years

The deep seabed beyond national jurisdiction (known as the Area) comprises almost three-quarters of the entire surface area of the oceans, and is home to an arr

This book provides a comprehensive analysis and explanation of the legal regime with regard to deep sea mining. The wide array of activities which we refer to a

Clarifies legal requirements for environmental protection in deep seabed mining and the legal consequences when environmental damage occurs.