Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST) — ISA Mining Concession KOREACRFC1X_004
Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST) holds ISA concession KOREACRFC1X_004 for Cobalt-Rich Ferromanganese Crusts exploration, covering 20 km².
Contract Details
| ISA ID | KOREACRFC1X_004 |
| Resource Type | Cobalt-Rich Ferromanganese Crusts |
| Area | 20 km² |
| Issued | 2018-11-01 05:00:00+00:00 |
| Expires | 2033-11-01 05:00:00+00:00 |
| Jurisdiction | International Waters / ISA |
| Risk Level | Active |
Environmental Impact
- 0 hydrothermal vent(s) within 50 km
- 0 deep-sea species documented nearby (OBIS)
- 0 Argo float(s) monitoring this zone
- UNESCO site nearby: Ogasawara Islands (1351 km)
- Nearest EEZ: Japan (140 km)
- 1 OceanSITES mooring station(s) within 500 km
Location
Centroid: 19.6996°N, 153.6193°E
Data: International Seabed Authority, InterRidge v3.4, OBIS, Argo Programme