Interim Measures for the Management of Samples in the Exploration and Development of Deep-sea Submarine Area Resources. Country/Territory China Document type Regulation Date 2017 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Mineral resources, Sea Keyword Mining Exploration Offences/penalties Deep sea bed Survey/mapping Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Abstract These Measures are formulated to standardize the management of deep-sea samples obtained in the exploration, development, related environmental protection, scientific and technological research, and resource survey activities in the deep-sea seabed areas, fully utilize the role of deep-sea samples, promote the exchange and cooperation of deep-sea science and technology, share achievements, and protect the rights and interests of those providing deep-sea samples Full text Chinese Website f.mnr.gov.cn References - Legislation Implements Law of the People's Republic of China on the exploration and exploitation of deep seabed resources. Legislation | China | 2016 Keyword: Exploration, Access right, Concession, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, EIA, Early warning system, International relations/cooperation, Management/conservation, Minerals, Ecosystem preservation, Inspection, Deep sea bed Source: FAO, FAOLEX