More than a glance at the ocean: international law, seabed mining, and the monetary nature of capitalism

Key Points

• International law shows contradictions concerning seabed mining and capitalist production.
• Key insights derive from Rosa Luxemburg's framework on the accumulation of capital.
• This article analyzes legal developments in the context of macro-monetary aspects of capitalism.
• Understanding these contradictions may inform future policies on seabed mining and international law.