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Deep-sea mining
Coverage of Deep-sea mining in the Nexus archive.
- Nonprofit Sues To Block Auction Of American Samoa Waters For Deep-Sea Mining
Earthjustice filed a lawsuit against the U.S. National Marine Fisheries Service. The legal action aims to block an upcoming auction of American Samoa waters intended for deep-sea mining.
- Deep-sea mining mustn’t go ahead until there are baseline data
The article published in Nature on April 14, 2026, argues that deep-sea mining should be halted until baseline ecological data is collected. It emphasizes the need for comprehensive research to assess environmental impacts before proceeding with mining activities.