… of how long this substance remains in water, soil, and sediment. Laboratory studies that examine the degradation of the substance of interest by simulating the … environmental compartment play an important role to answer this question. Such studies provide information on the half-life of a substance, which is derived from … of how long this substance remains in water, soil, and sediment. Laboratory studies that examine the degradation of the substance of interest by simulating the …

… concerns, to fill knowledge gaps, to identify and deal with cumulative effects, and to address competing uses with other licit uses (e.g., fishing, cable … concerns, to fill knowledge gaps, to identify and deal with cumulative effects, and to address competing uses with other licit uses (e.g., fishing, cable …

… (UNCLOS Articles 139, 145 and 153). Sentence 1 of UNCLOS Article 145 calls for effective protection of the marine environment from harmful effects that may result from mining activities. The rules and regulations State …

… In this respect, mining activities should therefore achieve a net benefit once all effects on the environment as well as on other potential uses have been considered. … In this respect, mining activities should therefore achieve a net benefit once all effects on the environment as well as on other potential uses have been considered. …

… and approves mining projects. The Council has met twice a year since 2018 for effectively negotiating rules for mining projects. The Federal Republic of Germany … and approves mining projects. The Council has met twice a year since 2018 for effectively negotiating rules for mining projects. The Federal Republic of Germany …