Polymetallic nodules in the western Atlantic Ocean. This image was captured on a deep-sea research mission in 2019. Photo: NOAA Ocean Exploration
The International Seabed Authority or ISA is meeting again in Kingston Jamaica for the third part of its 28th session.
It's a continuation of its July meeting where member states agreed deep sea mining rules should be finalised by July 2025.
However, there's also a growing list of countries calling for a deep sea mining moratorium, with the United Kingdom being the 23rd country wanting a precautionary pause.
International lawyer for Deep Sea Conservation Coalition, Duncan Currie speaks to RNZ Pacific's Caleb Fotheringham about the meetings significance.
