Suggestion 2: Compliance with regulations to protect marine environment

 

 

Refer to principle in Art 240 of the Convention that: “marine scientific research shall be conducted in compliance with all relevant regulations adopted in conformity with this Convention including those for the protection and preservation of the marine environment”.

 

 

References/Examples:

UNCLOS Art 240

Suggestion 3: Other principles for the conduct of MSR

 

 

Refer to other principles for the conduct of MSR listed in Art 240 of the Convention, i.e.:

• Peaceful purposes
• Appropriate scientific methods and means
• Respect for/by other legitimate uses of the sea

 

 

References/Examples:

UNCLOS Art 240

 

 

 

 

 

Suggestion 4: Benefit for human kind

 

 

Refer to Art 140 of the Convention which provides for activities in the Area to be carried out for the benefit of mankind as a whole and for the equitable sharing of financial and other economic benefits derived from activities in the Area.

 

 

References/Examples:

UNCLOS Art 140