[ketsu]

IIRC the russians already claim it. They even went so far as to drop a russian flag in a capsule in the ocean over there.

Funny posturing going on.

[ScratInTheHat]

IIRC the russians already claim it.

The Nautilus was there first!

[Ben Ficklin]

Russia's claim was to the Lomonosov ridge only. This private sector group is seeking the entire arctic commons.

Also Russia's claim was based on the ridge being part of their shelf, while this private sector company is seeking the seabed.

This US private sector group cannot make claims on the seabed unless the US signs the treaty