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Deep-Seabed Mining: Outcomes from the ISA's July 2026 Session – Continued Negotiations, Court Orders and Critical (In)Decisions

Samantha Robb, Legal Counsel & Deep-Seabed Mining Lead at Ocean Vision Legal ____________________________________________________________________________ Keywords: Deep-seabed mining, ISA, Ocean Governance, Law of the Sea, Regulatory Compliance In July 2026 the International Seabed Authority (ISA), the inter-governmental body mandated to regulate deep seabed mining (DSM) in areas beyond national jurisdiction known as “the Area,” hosted the second part of its 31st session: the

Samantha Robb

Aug 1314 min read

What if the obligation to protect and preserve the marine environment was enforced in the Southern Ocean?

Anna von Rebay, Founder & CEO at Ocean Vision Legal _______________________________________________________________________________ Key words: Antarctica, Southern Ocean, MPAs, CCAMLR, Ocean Governance The Southern Ocean: not unprotected but institutionally blocked Seemingly pristine and far removed from human influence, the Southern Ocean is under increasing pressure. Expanding krill fisheries, growing vessel traffic and other cumulative human impacts are threatening one of

Dr. Anna von Rebay

Jul 158 min read

The growing movement for the rights of whales: implications for Tonga as a potential first mover

The rights of whales is one of the main applications of Rights of Nature for species. Learn more about why and where it is taking hold.

Ocean Vision Legal Team

Jun 47 min read