Deep sea mining: International Seabed Authority elects new secretary-general

Michael Holder
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Brazilian oceanographer Leticia Carvalho elected to lead authority as tensions continue over deep sea mining plans

Brazilian oceanographer and diplomat Leticia Carvalho has been elected secretary-general of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), as the regulator faces growing calls to press pause on plans for new...

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