The Development of Deep-sea Resource Survey Equipment Under the Perspective of the Deep Sea Law

The vast ocean is a treasure trove of human resources, especially the depths of the ocean, which are rich in mineral and biological resources. Human demand for resources is increasing day by day, and with the continuous depletion of terrestrial resources, this special area of the deep seabed is undoubtedly of great strategic importance. In order to effectively protect and utilize the deep seabed resources, China promulgated and implemented the Law of the People′s Republic of China on Exploration and Development of Resources in Deep Seabed Areas in 2016, which was an important step for China to actively practice its obligations as a guarantor state and provided a legal basis for the reasonable investigation and development of deep-sea resources. This paper analyzed the necessity of deep-sea resources investigation and the main achievements of deep-sea resources investigation in China, sorted out a series of laws and norms involving deep-sea resources investigation such as the Law of the People′s Republic of China on Exploration and Development of Resources in Deep Seabed Areas, and focused on the current progress of deep-sea resources investigation equipment in China. Finally, an outlook on deep-sea resource survey equipment for sustainable utilization of deep-sea resources was given.