The International Seabed Authority (ISA)

The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is an organization established under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Its role is to govern and regulate the use of the resources on the ocean floor beyond national jurisdictions, known as the "Area." The ISA manages activities like deep-sea mining to ensure that exploitation is done responsibly and sustainably, protecting the environment and sharing benefits fairly among nations. Essentially, the ISA acts as a global regulator for the seabed's unclaimed areas, balancing resource development with environmental protection.