Governance in the High Seas
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Welcome back to Episode 4 of Think Deep!, and thanks for listening! If you enjoy this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating.
In this episode, we discuss ocean governance beyond national jurisdiction with international law of the sea expert, Pradeep Singh. Pradeep is also a valued member of DOSI’s Advisory Board and has been involved in ocean governance discussions for almost a decade. We’re grateful to Pradeep for joining us to help break down the various governance systems in place.
Check out the resources below to learn more about governance in areas beyond national jurisdiction and the new BBNJ Agreement that Pradeep and Michelle discuss in this episode:
- Become a member of DOSI’s BBNJ and Marine Genetic Resources Working Groups, and get involved in advancing deep-ocean science in global ocean governance!
- Watch this short video, produced by DOSI - High Seas, High Stakes: What’s the BBNJ Agreement?
- Keep track of which countries have ratified the BBNJ Agreement using this tracker from the High Seas Alliance.
- Find out how much deep sea (i.e. waters deeper than 200 m) is in your country’s Exclusive Economic Zone using this interactive map.
- Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, the Deep-Sea Round-Up, for all the latest deep-sea research, news and opportunities.
Finally, if you’re a fan of the deep sea and want to dive deeper, be sure to check out The Deep-Sea Podcast for a punk take on the science with Dr Thom Linley and Professor Alan Jamieson!
About DOSI:
The Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative (DOSI) is a global network of experts working to integrate scientific and humanistic knowledge to inform deep-ocean policy, governance, and stewardship by engaging with policymakers, cultivating capacity and diplomacy, and creating community.
If you work in marine science or governance and are interested in sharing your expertise to inform and support the conservation and sustainable management of the deep ocean, join DOSI today.
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Think Deep! is produced by Elin Thomas (Communications Manager) and Michelle Guraieb (Host and Editor), with support from David Benjamin Sound and Eesha Rangani.
Thank you to our funders, Arcadia, Synchronicity Earth, the Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory, and to the University of Southampton for their support.
Music: By the Ocean by Remember The Future
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