May 13, 2018

International Seabed Authority
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It is an intergovernmental body that organizes, regulates and control all mineral (non-living resources) related activities in the international seabed area beyond the limits of national jurisdiction.

 HQ : Jamaica

It functions under the aegis of the United Nations Convention on Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)

It has an observer status to UN

Why in news? India extended contract with ISA to explore Polymetallic Nodules in Indian Ocean.