SPC-EU Deep Sea Minerals Project

Below are online references that provide tools for legal research:

Terms of References (TOR's)
National Offshore Minerals Committee (NOMC)

Regional Legislative and Regulatory Framework (RLRF) 11 August 2011

Overview of DSM activities in the DSM Projects's member countries:

Cook Islands

Fiji

-Decree 21 International Seabed Mineral Management(2013)

Tonga

-Tonga Seabed Mining Act 2014

Tuvalu

Under Pressure documentary examines the perspectives of different stakeholders involved with deep sea mineral resources in the Pacific.

Out of Darkness documentary focuses on environmental impacts of deep sea mining.

Breaking the Surface explores how PNG and Vanuatu are working with their communities to manage future opportunities and impacts associated with the deep sea mining industry.

Expert Q&A This underwater footage from Seafloor Massive Sulphide site features Professor Cindy Van Dover, a Deep-Ocean exploration expert who talks about the ecosystem below and the importance of knowing about deep sea mining impacts.

Legal Interns Video Former legal interns of the DSM Project took to the camera to share their experiences and the skills acquired during their internships with the Project.

DSM Governance Simpleshow explains how the Deep Sea Minerals Project supports Pacific Island countries in sustainably developing their seabed minerals resources.