Seabed Mining Regulations

Nauru's groundbreaking decision to initiate a two-year countdown for seabed mining regulations marks a pivotal moment in ocean resource management. With the International Seabed Authority poised to either approve or reject these regulations, the future of seabed mining hangs in the balance. Even if regulations aren't passed, a safety net exists that compels the ISA to review mining applications, ensuring that the conversation around environmental and economic impacts continues.