Activists Protest Deep Sea Mining off Pacific Coast of Mexico Overview Greenpeace Mexico activists climbed aboard the deep sea mining ship Hidden Gem, anchored in Manzanillo Bay in the State of Colima, to protest against the destructive plans of Canadian miner The Metals Company. The company aims to mine the […]
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Listening and Addressing the Concerns of Pacific Islanders Over Deep Sea Mining
Pacific Communities’ Concerns on Deep Sea Mining Must Be Heard The Stakes for Pacific Communities In the campaign to halt deep sea mining, Pacific communities have the most at stake. The Clarion-Clipperton zone, located in the Pacific Ocean, is one of the largest targets for deep sea mining operations. However, […]
Indigenous Pacific Leaders Rally for Global Support in Banning Deep Sea Mining
Saving the Ocean: Indigenous Pacific Leaders Call for a Ban on Deep Sea Mining Introduction In a powerful display of unity and advocacy, Indigenous leaders from the Pacific region have come together to call for a complete ban on deep sea mining. These leaders, representing various communities and organizations, have […]
A Call for a Pause: Governments Rally to Halt Deep Sea Mining
Coalition of Governments Pushes for Halt to Deep Sea Mining The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is convening in Kingston, Jamaica, to discuss whether to allow deep sea mining to proceed. The failure to reach an agreement on mining regulations in previous meetings has allowed any company to present a plan […]