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Samantha Robb, Senior Associate at Ocean Vision Legal _______________________________________________________________________________ Key words: Deep-seabed mining, ISA, Ocean Governance, Law of the Sea, Unilateral Mining From 9 to 19 March 2026, the International Seabed Authority’s (ISA) Council convened for the first part of its 31st session. This post provides an overview of the key topics and takeaways of this session, as observed by OVL’s Samantha Robb, who attended the

New website offers toolkits, legal trackers, and a unifying Declaration to mobilise action for the Ocean across cultures and legal systems. Four months after launching our global hub, the Ocean Rights Movement has surged to 60 organisation and entity supporters from 20+ countries. Powered by Ocean Vision Legal and Gallifrey Foundation, the website  serves as a central hub for Ocean Rights by bringing together educational tools, legal and policy tracking, and stakeholders who

At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, the Ocean must take centre stage in global climate negotiations. From the Ocean-Climate Dialogue to new legal guidance from the ICJ, ITLOS and IACtHR, the message is clear: protecting the Ocean is both an environmental duty and a legal and human rights obligation. Naima Taafaki-Fifita of Ocean Vision Legal explores how Ocean-based climate action, grounded in UNCLOS and human rights law, can drive change for coastal and island communities and shape a