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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.
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HQ : Jamaica
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Established in 1994
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It is an organization established by the Law of the Sea Convention
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It functions under the aegis of the United Nations Convention on Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
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It has an observer status to UN
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