Russia at forefront of Arctic land-grab

Article Abstract:

Marine scientists are worried that their research might be jeopardized by the international scrum to claim the Arctic seabed. Russia has highlighted its claims on a huge area by sending a mission to drop a titanium capsule with a Russian flag on the seabed underneath the North Pole, whereas Canada, Denmark, the U.S. and Norway are preparing to claim land in Arctic region.

Parent-to-subsidiary activities, Arctic, Subsidiary-to-parent activities, Environmental aspects, Boundary disputes, Arctic research, Subsidiaries, divisions and units

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Airgun ban halts seismic tests

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The Canadian government has decided not to permit the geologists to use airguns for their researches. The decision was taken because the airguns may highly disturb the marine life of the country, especially whales.

Usage, Geological research, Air guns

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The next land rush

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The race between the countries of claiming different areas of the sea floor, as the time limit given by the United Nations for the task ends in the year 2009 is discussed.

Management dynamics, Management, International aspects, Company business management, Ocean bottom, Geological mapping

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