14. Reiterates the importance of the ongoing elaboration by the International Seabed Authority ("the Authority"), pursuant to article 145 of the Convention, of rules, regulations and procedures to ensure the effective protection of the marine environment, the protection and conservation of the natural resources of the Area and the prevention of damage to its flora and fauna from harmful effects that may arise from activities in the Area;
14. 重申国际海底管理局("管理局")按照《公约》第一四五条继续拟订规则、规章和程序以确保切实保护海洋环境，保护和养护"区域"的自然资源，防止"区域"内活动可能产生的有害影响对其动植物造成损害的重要性；