Deep Sea Mining Statement

Deep sea mining is a threat to the ocean.

Deep sea mining is a destructive new industry that poses an unacceptable risk to the ocean and marine life. Dredging and mining the ocean floor for corporate profit is dangerous and reckless, and won't solve the climate crisis.

The lives of millions of people across Australia and the Pacific are intrinsically entwined with the ocean, a connection spanning many thousands of years. The ocean sustains our communities with food, livelihoods and our unique way of life. Oceans support an incredible diversity of life and ecosystems, from coral reefs to kelp forests.

25 countries across the world including six Pacific states have already said no to deep sea mining.

Mr Albanese, we look to your Government to show leadership on ocean protection and stand with our Pacific family by supporting a moratorium on deep sea mining in international waters before the International Seabed Authority meets in July.

We call on the Australian Government to act now and say no to deep sea mining.

Prime Minister, it’s time to stand up for the ocean and stop deep sea mining before it starts.

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Help stop deep sea mining before it's too late

The deep sea is a treasure of biodiversity and home to untold wonders and possibilities. However, mining companies are attempting to plunder the sea floor for profit. The good news is we can stop this industry before it’s too late, but we don’t have much time. Sign the Greenpeace petition today.

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Business Statement Supporting a Moratorium on Deep Sea Mining

Businesses calling for a halt to deep sea mining.

A global coalition of 48 companies have signed the business statement calling for a moratorium on deep seabed mining activities to date. Business signatories include companies from the mobility, energy, technology, financial, food and retail sectors.

Pacific Parliamentarians' Alliance

The Pacific Parliamentarians’ Alliance on Deep Sea Mining is a collective of Pacific leaders who share the strong concern to protect the ocean in light of the rush by large corporations, backed by powerful governments to mine the ocean floor for minerals before regulatory governance structures and measures are put in place.

Global Tide of Opposition to Deep-Sea Mining

Which countries have already said no to deep sea mining?

A growing number of national governments, parliamentarians, regional authorities and other elected officials and government bodies are joining the call for a moratorium, precautionary pause, or ban on deep-sea mining, either in international waters, national waters, or both.

What is deep sea mining?

Local communities across the Pacific Ocean have resisted and campaigned against deep sea mining for over 13 years. But what is deep sea mining and why is it so important to stop the industry from going ahead?

A race to the top on electric vehicles.

We can transition to clean energy and transport without destroying nature. Help prevent this destructive practice by encouraging EV companies to find more sustainable ways to produce batteries without disrupting marine ecosystems.

PRIME MINISTER, DEEP SEA MINING WOULD DESTROY THE OCEAN.

SUPPORT A MORATORIUM NOW.

Deep sea mining is a threat to the ocean.

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