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Protecting the deep for us all
Scientists in recent decades have uncovered a previously unknown wealth of life in the dark depths of the ocean. Cold-water corals, sponge fields, seamounts, hydrothermal vents and a multitude of other ecosystems are home to strange and mysterious creatures found nowhere else on Earth.
We are just beginning to discover how these extraordinary ecosystems can offer humankind new scientific avenues and answers about the nature of life itself. But these fragile places and their remarkable biodiversity are threatened by climate change, deep-sea fishing, deep-sea mining and other human activity. The Deep Sea Conservation Coalition (DSCC) wants robust action to be taken to protect the ocean depths, their remarkable species and the secrets they hold.
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For the new EU Commissioners, protecting the deep must be a global priority
December 11, 2024DSCC members send a letter to EU Commissioners highlighting priorities and opportunities for the protection of the deep.
DSCC Welcomes Norway’s 2024/2025 Halt to Deep-Sea Mining Licensing in the Arctic
December 3, 2024The Norwegian Government has decided to pause its first licensing round for deep-sea mining.
Honoring 20 Years of Deep-Sea Conservation at COP16
November 26, 2024At COP16, we celebrated two decades of advocating for deep-sea protection with a special event, "Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future." The gathering was a moment to reflect on the progress made and to outline the next steps in ensuring the future of the deep sea remains safeguarded from harmful activities.
COP29: Why the deep sea is crucial for climate action
November 21, 2024In this insightful interview, Sian Owen, Executive Director of the Deep Sea Conservation Coalition (DSCC), discusses the deep-sea's critical function in mitigating climate change
Introducing a new-to-science deep-sea coral: The Golden Labyrinth coral
November 5, 2024Blog: A new-to-science deep-sea coral has been given the name the Golden Labyrinth coral following a DSCC naming competition.
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