#deep-sea mining News
Ocean mineral hunt sparks legal chaos and threatens unknown species.
Policy & Finance
Q&A: Can Trump really approve mining in international waters?
Environmental lawyer Duncan Currie discusses fears deep sea miners could bypass a UN agreement and apply to mine under US law.
As the High Seas Treaty stalls, an opportunity to protect one of the Pacific’s most fragile ecosystems is emerging.
The International Seabed Authority has raised concerns over The Metals Company’s bid to bypass multilateral oversight by seeking US permits for deep-sea mining in international waters.
#deep-sea mining Opinion
Policy & Finance
Securing critical minerals a must for India’s clean energy ambitions
India’s journey toward mineral self-reliance hinges on strengthening domestic capabilities and forging strategic global partnerships.
If unchecked, deep sea mining could impact fish stocks and Pacific Island communities along with it.
Policy & Finance
Treaty to protect high seas too late to stop mining
Deep sea mining is about to get the green light and companies itching to exploit it have a head start on authorities.
Seabed mining can affect fisheries and the flow-on social equity issues need to be addressed.
Corporate Responsibility
Human exploitation and environmental harm: What is the connection?
#deep-sea mining Videos
Carbon & Climate
Dr Sylvia Earle: Why are we waging war on nature?
Exclusive
In this exclusive interview to mark Earth Day, Eco-Business speaks to Dr Sylvia Earle, oceanographer and founder of Mission Blue, who draws the link between our climate crisis and the health of our oceans.
EB Studio
There are vast mineral riches lying on the ocean floor that could help to power the energy transition, but is the environmental cost of extracting them worth the risk?
#deep-sea mining Podcasts
Carbon & Climate
Deep sea mining: An ‘illusion of free goods waiting to be captured’
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Oceanographer Dr Sylvia Earle speaks to Eco-Business in this exclusive podcast about the irreversible damage deep sea mining will cause, the link between the oceans and our global climate, and the role that we can all play in 'being at peace' with nature.
#deep-sea mining Research
Eco-Business & Regional Project Energy Security and Climate Change Asia-Pacific of the KAS
Ocean of Solutions: Protecting biodiversity in the blue economy
