Oceans North is working within Canada and internationally to prevent deep-sea mining from destroying some of our last untouched ecosystems.
Companies are making arguments that we need to mine the deep for the metals it holds. But there’s little evidence to show how it won’t just be another exploitation of resources.
The difference this time? Deep-sea mining practices haven’t really begun. We have a unique opportunity to prevent corporations from harming this space before they get the chance.
This video (above) lays out what deep-sea mining can do to these ecosystems and the communities that rely on them.
The threat of deep-sea mining is close: it could be greenlit by the International Seabed Authority in a matter of months. But there is still opportunity for governments to prevent it.
Along with Canada, 32 countries around the world are calling for a moratorium or precautionary pause on the activity.
Spread the word with the video, and stand against deep-sea mining with us.
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