This section provides a typical "tour" of the steps that scientists take after a grant is awarded, up until the time the expedition begins at sea. Step 1. Institutions and agencies have negotiated and signed a grant agreement. The Expedition Leader begins...
This section discusses the steps scientists take at sea through the time scientists publish the results and upload data in public databases. Step 1. When the expedition sails, the chief scientist directs the scientific operations. In some cases, the...
This section focuses on the storage of samples on-board, shipment to storage facilities, and sharing of samples. Routine management methods and processes are often similar across countries and entities, but more technologically advanced methods are highly...
How do scientists get data associated with samples? There are different types of data. One type of data is associated with collection of the sample. Scientists will record various data, for example, the GPS coordinates of where it was collected...
Existing technology to explore and collect samples in ABNJ As discussed in the pre-collection notification section, the conventional way to collect samples in areas beyond national jurisdiction (ABNJ) is to take a vessel out to sea with scientific teams...
If you are attending the 2022 Ocean Sciences Meeting, please join us for a special town hall event for the ocean science community on the UN High Seas Treaty negotiations, co-sponsored by The Girguis Lab at Harvard University, the Gordon and Betty Moore...
This section provides background information about one of the substantive elements of the BBNJ Treaty: marine genetic resources (MGRs) of areas beyond nantional jurisdiction (ABNJ) and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits (Part II). The notification...
We believe that the BBNJ Treaty, which reflects the best practices of scientists and honors the relevant rights of traditional knowledge holders, will achieve its goal of conservation and sustainable use of the largest ecosystem of the Earth.