Aotearoa New Zealand government initiates inquiry into seabed mining
May 25, 2023A blog by Phil McCabe, DSCC Pacific Regional Lead – Deep Sea Mining
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G7 countries must lead the charge to protect the blue heart of our planet
April 18, 2023Reaction: The DSCC calls on G7 countries to up their ambition and take critical action to defend the deep ocean following the release of the G7 Climate, Energy and Environment Ministers’ Communique.
Opposition to deep-sea mining grows, but governments fail to block destructive industry
March 31, 2023Deep-sea mining negotiations close in Kingston, Jamaica, as concern surrounding the controversial industry reaches an all time high.
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Serious concerns of pro-mining agenda of the ISA reported in New York Times
March 20, 2023REACTION: An article published yesterday in the New York Times highlights concerns by ISA State delegates surrounding a lack of impartiality of the ISA’s Secretary General.
As the ISA continue the rush to mine the deep ocean, resistance grows
March 16, 2023An international meeting in Kingston, Jamaica begins today, to negotiate regulations that if approved, would permit the largest mining operation in human history to begin in our ocean, as early as July 2023.
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International coalition of civil society organisations joins forces for a fair and successful energy transition
March 7, 2023IUCN NL and partners Alliance for Tompotika Conservation (AlTo) Indonesia, A Rocha Ghana, Alyansa Tigil Mina (ATM) Philippines, the Deep Sea Conservation Coalition (DSCC), Natuur & Milieu and Stop Ecocide NL will start a new project: Bottom Line!
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High Seas negotiations finally end with a Treaty that will help protect the deep
March 5, 2023REACTION: This historic Treaty will enable the protection of biodiversity on the High Seas including the deep ocean.
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SPRFMO meeting sea life leaves door open to destruction of 30% of deep-sea marine life
February 22, 2023SPRFMO has given the green light to destroying 30% of vulnerable deep-water corals and sponges and failed to protect hotspots for life in the deep.
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Canada must raise ambition and hit brakes on deep-sea mining
February 9, 2023The DSCC calls on the Canadian government to increase its ambition and call for a moratorium on the risky industry.
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SPRFMO Member States have a unique opportunity to end destructive deep-sea bottom trawling and commit to ocean protection
February 7, 2023As the SPRFMO begins its 11th Annual Commission Meeting, held in Manta, Ecuador from 7th February, the DSCC calls for the phasing out of bottom trawl fishing on seamounts on the high seas by December 2023.