Activity characteristics
Coordinates, depth, material, dose, vessel, duration, downstream footprint and research purpose shape the legal analysis.
Governance and legal context
Ocean iron fertilisation: Ocean governance begins with the exact activity and footprint.
Applicable law depends on the activity, location, vessel, operator, material, duration and effects.
Governance variables
Governance depends on activity and place-specific facts.
Relevant institutions
Coastal, flag and port States; protected-area managers; fisheries bodies; communities and other affected users may have distinct roles.
Current sources
Treaty texts and official status records describe LC/LP, BBNJ and Antarctic governance.
Scenario factors
Governance context.
Relevant materials include IMO LC/LP materials ↗, the BBNJ Agreement portal ↗, and applicable national or protected-area authorities.