Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST) — ISA Mining Concession KOREAPMS1X_041
Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST) holds ISA concession KOREAPMS1X_041 for Polymetallic Sulphides exploration, covering 100 km². 2 hydrothe
Contract Details
| ISA ID | KOREAPMS1X_041 |
| Resource Type | Polymetallic Sulphides |
| Area | 100 km² |
| Issued | 2023-10-24 00:00:00+00:00 |
| Expires | 2038-10-24 00:00:00+00:00 |
| Jurisdiction | International Waters / ISA |
| Risk Level | High Risk |
Environmental Impact
- 2 hydrothermal vent(s) within 50 km
- 87 deep-sea species documented nearby (OBIS)
- 1 Argo float(s) monitoring this zone
- UNESCO site nearby: Aldabra Atoll (2183 km)
- Nearest EEZ: Republic of Mauritius (383 km)
- 1 OceanSITES mooring station(s) within 500 km
Location
Centroid: -11.3605°N, 66.3745°E
Data: International Seabed Authority, InterRidge v3.4, OBIS, Argo Programme