The environmental risks posed by deep-sea mining extend far beyond destruction of seabed habitats. New research from the University of Hawaii at Manoa affirms that plumes of sediment from mining operations pose a real threat to life in the ocean water column. bit.ly/47ZsxOi #DSM #SeabedMining
Deep-sea mining risks disrupting the marine food web, study warns
Drilling for minerals deep in the ocean could have immense consequences on the tiny animals at the core of the vast ocean food web — and ultimately affect fisheries and the food we find on our plates.
bit.ly
November 14, 2025 at 7:35 PM
The environmental risks posed by deep-sea mining extend far beyond destruction of seabed habitats. New research from the University of Hawaii at Manoa affirms that plumes of sediment from mining operations pose a real threat to life in the ocean water column. bit.ly/47ZsxOi #DSM #SeabedMining
time.com/7287891/deep... #deepsea #deepseamining #economics #fivedeeps #fivedeepsexpedition #ocean #oceanelders #seabed #seabedmining #victorvescovo
The Economics of Deep-Sea Mining Don't Add Up
If the U.S. wants to secure critical minerals it should invest in mining and processing facilities on home soil rather than the seafloor.
time.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:52 PM
The fact that it’s even being considered shows #FastTrack is a #political #environmental & #economic failure! #nzpol #SeabedMining #StopFastTrack
Seabed mine hearing exposes fast-track cost check concerns #nzpol newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/03/s...
Seabed mine hearing exposes fast-track cost check concerns #nzpol newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/03/s...
Seabed mine hearing exposes fast-track cost check concerns
Critics say a current debate over financial veracity could’ve been avoided if the fast-track mandated a cost-benefit analysis
newsroom.co.nz
November 4, 2025 at 3:40 AM
The fact that it’s even being considered shows #FastTrack is a #political #environmental & #economic failure! #nzpol #SeabedMining #StopFastTrack
Seabed mine hearing exposes fast-track cost check concerns #nzpol newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/03/s...
Seabed mine hearing exposes fast-track cost check concerns #nzpol newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/03/s...
🍃🌹🌿 NZ Greens say #Biodiversity Credits won’t fix the damage this Govt ( National, ACT & NZFirst) is doing.
#nzpol #extinctions, toxic #fossilfuels #Gold #Coal #mining #seabedmining #trawling #endangeredspecies #climateemissions #WildlifeAct www.greens.org.nz/biodiversity...
#nzpol #extinctions, toxic #fossilfuels #Gold #Coal #mining #seabedmining #trawling #endangeredspecies #climateemissions #WildlifeAct www.greens.org.nz/biodiversity...
Biodiversity credit won’t fix damage done by Luxon Govt
We are building a future where we do more, faster, to protect our planet and make sure everyone is treated equally.
www.greens.org.nz
October 26, 2025 at 4:58 AM
🍃🌹🌿 NZ Greens say #Biodiversity Credits won’t fix the damage this Govt ( National, ACT & NZFirst) is doing.
#nzpol #extinctions, toxic #fossilfuels #Gold #Coal #mining #seabedmining #trawling #endangeredspecies #climateemissions #WildlifeAct www.greens.org.nz/biodiversity...
#nzpol #extinctions, toxic #fossilfuels #Gold #Coal #mining #seabedmining #trawling #endangeredspecies #climateemissions #WildlifeAct www.greens.org.nz/biodiversity...
Why We Must Protect the Global Ocean Forever
#SeabedMining #HighSeasFishing #OilandGas #Oceans #ClimateCrisis #Acidification #MarkCarney youtu.be/7rCzLfjEagU?...
#SeabedMining #HighSeasFishing #OilandGas #Oceans #ClimateCrisis #Acidification #MarkCarney youtu.be/7rCzLfjEagU?...
Science Snippets: Why We Must Protect the Global Ocean Forever
YouTube video by Nature Bats Last
youtu.be
August 25, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Why We Must Protect the Global Ocean Forever
#SeabedMining #HighSeasFishing #OilandGas #Oceans #ClimateCrisis #Acidification #MarkCarney youtu.be/7rCzLfjEagU?...
#SeabedMining #HighSeasFishing #OilandGas #Oceans #ClimateCrisis #Acidification #MarkCarney youtu.be/7rCzLfjEagU?...
These plans on mining for minerals in the Gulf of Bothnia are deeply disturbing. This has the potential to end up being a huge ecological disaster.
www.vasabladet.fi/Artikel/Visa...
#Seabedmining #Ecology #Mining #Biodiversity #Deepseamining #Ecocide #Exploitation #SaveNature #Balticsea
www.vasabladet.fi/Artikel/Visa...
#Seabedmining #Ecology #Mining #Biodiversity #Deepseamining #Ecocide #Exploitation #SaveNature #Balticsea
Forskare varnar för miljörisker när gruvprojekt på Östersjöns botten tar steg framåt
Planerna på att utvinna värdefulla mineraler från Östersjöns havsbotten har ”passerat en viktig milstolpe”. Det meddelar företaget Scandinavian ocean minerals, som räknar med att kunna starta verksamh...
www.vasabladet.fi
August 15, 2025 at 8:32 AM
These plans on mining for minerals in the Gulf of Bothnia are deeply disturbing. This has the potential to end up being a huge ecological disaster.
www.vasabladet.fi/Artikel/Visa...
#Seabedmining #Ecology #Mining #Biodiversity #Deepseamining #Ecocide #Exploitation #SaveNature #Balticsea
www.vasabladet.fi/Artikel/Visa...
#Seabedmining #Ecology #Mining #Biodiversity #Deepseamining #Ecocide #Exploitation #SaveNature #Balticsea
Deep-sea mining risks: sediment plumes that smother coral, noise that harms whales, species loss before they’re even discovered, and threats to cultural practice that depend upon an intact, healthy ocean. These harms fall hardest on local communities. #SeabedMining #OceanJustice #PacificVoices
August 12, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Deep-sea mining risks: sediment plumes that smother coral, noise that harms whales, species loss before they’re even discovered, and threats to cultural practice that depend upon an intact, healthy ocean. These harms fall hardest on local communities. #SeabedMining #OceanJustice #PacificVoices
www.imagine-pacific.com/2025/07/imsp...
🌊 IMSPARK: Pacific Resources, Pacific Decisions 🌊
#BlueEconomy, #CommunityConsent, #EnvironmentalJustice, #IMSPARK, #IndigenousRights, #PacificSovereignty, #SeabedMining, #sustainabledevelopment
🌊 IMSPARK: Pacific Resources, Pacific Decisions 🌊
#BlueEconomy, #CommunityConsent, #EnvironmentalJustice, #IMSPARK, #IndigenousRights, #PacificSovereignty, #SeabedMining, #sustainabledevelopment
🌊 IMSPARK: Pacific Resources, Pacific Decisions 🌊
Social justice, Digital Equity, Poverty, Accessible Technology, Marginalized communities, Pacific, COFA, Veterans, Low-Income, Affordable housing
www.imagine-pacific.com
July 27, 2025 at 10:41 AM
www.imagine-pacific.com/2025/07/imsp...
🌊 IMSPARK: Pacific Resources, Pacific Decisions 🌊
#BlueEconomy, #CommunityConsent, #EnvironmentalJustice, #IMSPARK, #IndigenousRights, #PacificSovereignty, #SeabedMining, #sustainabledevelopment
🌊 IMSPARK: Pacific Resources, Pacific Decisions 🌊
#BlueEconomy, #CommunityConsent, #EnvironmentalJustice, #IMSPARK, #IndigenousRights, #PacificSovereignty, #SeabedMining, #sustainabledevelopment
At #ISBA30, Council members spent the morning deliberating the regulation on consultations with potentially most affected / coastal states #seabedmining #unclos #seabed
July 11, 2025 at 6:20 PM
At #ISBA30, Council members spent the morning deliberating the regulation on consultations with potentially most affected / coastal states #seabedmining #unclos #seabed
As the headline on this Tongan parliamentary debate notes "Participants at Speaker’s Debate Vote Overwhelmingly Against #SeabedMining"
So happy to see this sort of openly transparent parliamentary debate happening in Tonga. Well done to all those involved!
parliament.gov.to/en/media-cen...
So happy to see this sort of openly transparent parliamentary debate happening in Tonga. Well done to all those involved!
parliament.gov.to/en/media-cen...
Participants at Speaker’s Debate Vote Overwhelmingly Against Seabed Mining
Welcome to the official website of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga. Stay updated on parliamentary proceedings, laws, debates, members, and national governance. Promoting transparency, democracy, and...
parliament.gov.to
July 11, 2025 at 1:03 PM
As the headline on this Tongan parliamentary debate notes "Participants at Speaker’s Debate Vote Overwhelmingly Against #SeabedMining"
So happy to see this sort of openly transparent parliamentary debate happening in Tonga. Well done to all those involved!
parliament.gov.to/en/media-cen...
So happy to see this sort of openly transparent parliamentary debate happening in Tonga. Well done to all those involved!
parliament.gov.to/en/media-cen...
At #ISBA30, LTC Chair Erasmo Cabrera updates Council on LTC's work, including the review of annual reports on contractors' activities in 2024; highlights some contractors have limited their offshore exploration activities, including environmental studies & sampling. #Seabed #UNCLOS #seabedmining
July 9, 2025 at 11:22 PM
At #ISBA30, LTC Chair Erasmo Cabrera updates Council on LTC's work, including the review of annual reports on contractors' activities in 2024; highlights some contractors have limited their offshore exploration activities, including environmental studies & sampling. #Seabed #UNCLOS #seabedmining
Council members at #ISBA30 continue considering regulations for #seabedmining, focusing on annual, administrative and other fees payable to the International #Seabed Authority. #UNCLOS
July 9, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Council members at #ISBA30 continue considering regulations for #seabedmining, focusing on annual, administrative and other fees payable to the International #Seabed Authority. #UNCLOS
#newzealand #seabedmining If you are fan of fishing and love the ocean write these fella's an email saying you disapprove of raking the seabed dead - also write the national party of New Zealand to complain about fast tracking projects. #ocean
www.manukaresources.com.au/site/project...
www.manukaresources.com.au/site/project...
Projects | Manuka
Manuka Resources is Australia's newest gold and silver producer, operating in the highly prospective Cobar Basin.
www.manukaresources.com.au
July 9, 2025 at 3:13 AM
#newzealand #seabedmining If you are fan of fishing and love the ocean write these fella's an email saying you disapprove of raking the seabed dead - also write the national party of New Zealand to complain about fast tracking projects. #ocean
www.manukaresources.com.au/site/project...
www.manukaresources.com.au/site/project...
New #ASILInsight today by @rianderrig.bsky.social & Kahlil Hassanali on "Understanding Executive Order 14285: On the Possibility of Authorizing Seabed Mining in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction."
Read/download at asil.org/insights/volume/29/issue/9.
#seabedmining
#intlaw
Read/download at asil.org/insights/volume/29/issue/9.
#seabedmining
#intlaw
July 2, 2025 at 3:36 PM
New #ASILInsight today by @rianderrig.bsky.social & Kahlil Hassanali on "Understanding Executive Order 14285: On the Possibility of Authorizing Seabed Mining in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction."
Read/download at asil.org/insights/volume/29/issue/9.
#seabedmining
#intlaw
Read/download at asil.org/insights/volume/29/issue/9.
#seabedmining
#intlaw
The New Plymouth District Council just voted overwhelmingly to oppose #seabedmining! Absolutely awesome mahi by Councillor Amanda Clinton-Gohdes for her incredibly detailed proposal. Absolute legend. But totally the right decision!
#defendthedeep
#defendthedeep
June 24, 2025 at 3:50 AM
The New Plymouth District Council just voted overwhelmingly to oppose #seabedmining! Absolutely awesome mahi by Councillor Amanda Clinton-Gohdes for her incredibly detailed proposal. Absolute legend. But totally the right decision!
#defendthedeep
#defendthedeep
Critically #USA has not ratified #UNCLOS #UnitedNationsConventionOnTheLawOfTheSea.
Might have an effect on #Arctic & #Antarctic with more push for #SeabedMining
#UnitedNations #UN
#InternationalMaritimeOrganisation #IMO
#InternationalSeabedAuthority #ISA
www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/und...
Might have an effect on #Arctic & #Antarctic with more push for #SeabedMining
#UnitedNations #UN
#InternationalMaritimeOrganisation #IMO
#InternationalSeabedAuthority #ISA
www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/und...
June 19, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Critically #USA has not ratified #UNCLOS #UnitedNationsConventionOnTheLawOfTheSea.
Might have an effect on #Arctic & #Antarctic with more push for #SeabedMining
#UnitedNations #UN
#InternationalMaritimeOrganisation #IMO
#InternationalSeabedAuthority #ISA
www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/und...
Might have an effect on #Arctic & #Antarctic with more push for #SeabedMining
#UnitedNations #UN
#InternationalMaritimeOrganisation #IMO
#InternationalSeabedAuthority #ISA
www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/und...
It’s hard to sum up the joy and strength of opposition to #seabedmining across the motu today. Here’s some of the images
#defendthedeep
#defendthedeep
June 8, 2025 at 8:28 AM
It’s hard to sum up the joy and strength of opposition to #seabedmining across the motu today. Here’s some of the images
#defendthedeep
#defendthedeep
Huge day today with 7 paddle outs from Pōneke to Maukatia Bay, Muriwai to voice our collective opposition to #seabedmining. Join us! Bring a sign, a board, or just yourself and whanau
#defendthedeep #banseabedmining
Full details here
www.facebook.com/share/18weWr...
#defendthedeep #banseabedmining
Full details here
www.facebook.com/share/18weWr...
June 7, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Huge day today with 7 paddle outs from Pōneke to Maukatia Bay, Muriwai to voice our collective opposition to #seabedmining. Join us! Bring a sign, a board, or just yourself and whanau
#defendthedeep #banseabedmining
Full details here
www.facebook.com/share/18weWr...
#defendthedeep #banseabedmining
Full details here
www.facebook.com/share/18weWr...
4-Jun-2025
Top scientists call for permanent ban on high seas exploitation
Extractive activity in international waters - including #fishing, #seabedmining, and #oil and #gas exploitation - should be banned forever, according to top scientists.
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1085880 […]
Top scientists call for permanent ban on high seas exploitation
Extractive activity in international waters - including #fishing, #seabedmining, and #oil and #gas exploitation - should be banned forever, according to top scientists.
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1085880 […]
Original post on mastodon.social
mastodon.social
June 6, 2025 at 12:24 PM
4-Jun-2025
Top scientists call for permanent ban on high seas exploitation
Extractive activity in international waters - including #fishing, #seabedmining, and #oil and #gas exploitation - should be banned forever, according to top scientists.
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1085880 […]
Top scientists call for permanent ban on high seas exploitation
Extractive activity in international waters - including #fishing, #seabedmining, and #oil and #gas exploitation - should be banned forever, according to top scientists.
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1085880 […]
Will share the request for input when up. #seabedmining
#Samoa
"The first formal step will be the publication of a request for information and interest in the Federal Register...seek input from the Indigenous Island community, ocean users, industry stakeholders, government agencies and the public."
#Samoa
"The first formal step will be the publication of a request for information and interest in the Federal Register...seek input from the Indigenous Island community, ocean users, industry stakeholders, government agencies and the public."
Interior Launches Process for Potential Offshore Mineral Lease Sale Near American Samoa | U.S. Department of the Interior
Advancing President Donald J. Trump's strategic focus on domestic critical mineral development, the Department of the Interior today announced it is initiating the process to evaluate a potential mine...
www.doi.gov
June 3, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Will share the request for input when up. #seabedmining
#Samoa
"The first formal step will be the publication of a request for information and interest in the Federal Register...seek input from the Indigenous Island community, ocean users, industry stakeholders, government agencies and the public."
#Samoa
"The first formal step will be the publication of a request for information and interest in the Federal Register...seek input from the Indigenous Island community, ocean users, industry stakeholders, government agencies and the public."
Please enjoy this #zine by our collective!
#bluehumanities #socialoceans #seabedmining #environmentalhumanities #ecocriticism
#bluehumanities #socialoceans #seabedmining #environmentalhumanities #ecocriticism
The Seabed Mining Activity and Coloring Book
2023 Marine Political Ecology Collective This activity and coloring book can spark joy and wonder about the benthic realm, while also learning about the devastating industry emerging to extract met…
marinepoliticalecology.net
May 28, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Please enjoy this #zine by our collective!
#bluehumanities #socialoceans #seabedmining #environmentalhumanities #ecocriticism
#bluehumanities #socialoceans #seabedmining #environmentalhumanities #ecocriticism
8/12 Battles rage across New Zealand: Bathurst Resources seeks 20m tonnes of coal from Buller plateau, Trans-Tasman Resources wants 50m tonnes of iron sands from Taranaki seabed, Bream Bay fights 8m cubic metres of sand dredging.
#CoalMining #SeabedMining
#CoalMining #SeabedMining
May 27, 2025 at 5:40 AM
8/12 Battles rage across New Zealand: Bathurst Resources seeks 20m tonnes of coal from Buller plateau, Trans-Tasman Resources wants 50m tonnes of iron sands from Taranaki seabed, Bream Bay fights 8m cubic metres of sand dredging.
#CoalMining #SeabedMining
#CoalMining #SeabedMining
Robust arguments, critical thinking. The trolls have it all 🤣🤣🤣🤣
![A reply from an intellectual titan.... and responses
Person 1: You are a joke
Person 2: [name] in what way? Please explain how you arrived at this conclusion about a person you do not know, who is doing the job she was elected to do. Because right now, all you're doing is making yourself look like an ignorant chump. Nah your assertion with some critical thinking. Go on, I'll wait.
P1: I don't have to explain myself to you. So sit down.
P2: Never mind [name], thinking's hard. I get it.
P1: Thank you 😊](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:lrzofmzljjvu54xf2bynpq7q/bafkreibp6beqlpfy4p3gfzmlgjvdbfd6f27wi4p32czcf2cfpk2vb6y2tm@jpeg)
May 15, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Robust arguments, critical thinking. The trolls have it all 🤣🤣🤣🤣
greenpeace.nz/381g20
Aotearoa #NZ is home to 1/2 the world's #whale species. But #seabedmining company, #TransTasmanResources, wants to destroy it by mining #Taranaki ocean floor. The impact & noise could be catastrophic. Please sign the #petition now! #nzpol
Aotearoa #NZ is home to 1/2 the world's #whale species. But #seabedmining company, #TransTasmanResources, wants to destroy it by mining #Taranaki ocean floor. The impact & noise could be catastrophic. Please sign the #petition now! #nzpol
Ban Seabed Mining
Join us in calling for a ban on seabed mining before it's too late!
greenpeace.nz
May 13, 2025 at 11:44 PM
greenpeace.nz/381g20
Aotearoa #NZ is home to 1/2 the world's #whale species. But #seabedmining company, #TransTasmanResources, wants to destroy it by mining #Taranaki ocean floor. The impact & noise could be catastrophic. Please sign the #petition now! #nzpol
Aotearoa #NZ is home to 1/2 the world's #whale species. But #seabedmining company, #TransTasmanResources, wants to destroy it by mining #Taranaki ocean floor. The impact & noise could be catastrophic. Please sign the #petition now! #nzpol