… it is administered right now, and are, in fact, contrary to the International Seabed Authority's moratorium on mining on the high seas? Is that correct? No, it is not No. So any country in the world, even if they're a party to the law of the sea, can go out there today and start mining on the high seas, as NOAA's application allows you to do, and without being in contravention of international seabed authorities. Current rules, any country can, unless they have signed unclos. So. Well, that's what I'm saying. But those countries have given up their right. They have agreed to a friend. (04:27–04:43)
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Asserts that any country can start mining on the high seas under NOAA's application without contravening international seabed authorities.
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