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News, analyses or explainers related to groups actively opposed to Deep Sea Mining.

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Anti deep sea mining allies face off as France blocks Greenpeace ship from entering Nice for UNOC3

France and GreenPeace both back a moratorium on deep sea mining, but will other disagreements stop them working together on this imminent 'threat'?

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Sentiment analysis of Deep Sea Mining since Donald Trump's Executive Order

The conversation around deep sea mining burst into the mainstream when Donald Trump signed an executive order allowing US companies to apply for licences. Just over a month later, what does the global public think?

Protest march organised for UNOC3 as world leaders and marine interests gather in Nice

Protest march organised for UNOC3 as world leaders and marine interests gather in Nice

As the world gathers for the third UN Ocean Conference, those worried about the potential impacts of deep sea mining step up the pressure on world leaders to stop it.

Nice, France where UN Ocean Conference 2025 will be held. Source: Deep Blue League

Why deep sea mining campaigners are disappointed in the upcoming UN Ocean Conference

The UN Ocean Conference was supposed to be the place for like minded stakeholders to condemn deep sea mining. But environmentalists find the text of an expected Political Declaration 'pitifully weak'.

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Anti Deep Sea Mining coalition urges UN Secretary-General to back moratorium in open letter

The lobby group begs UN chief to use his voice at what it calls a critical juncture as deep sea mining becomes ever more imminent.

Duncan Currie of the Deep Sea Conservation Coalition

Conservationist tells US lawmakers that Deep Sea Mining will harm, not help the country

A prominent international coalition against deep sea mining has delivered a searing warning to US lawmakers that the move to unilaterally issue licences will be disadvantageous economically, scientifically and environmentally to the country. The Trump administration said deep sea mining will net US$300 billion for the US economy in

Anti Deep Sea Mining coalition makes urgent call for new members

Anti Deep Sea Mining coalition makes urgent call for new members

Anti Deep Sea Mining coalition makes urgent call for governments to join the moratorium in the wake of Trump executive order.