3. The purposes of this Act are —(a)
to regulate the exploration for and exploitation of resources in the Area by persons sponsored by Singapore under the Convention and the Agreement;
(b)
to ensure the effective protection of the marine environment against any harmful effects of those activities; and
(c)
to fulfil Singapore’s obligations under the Convention and the Agreement in relation to those activities.
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