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Don’t Mine the Moana: American Samoa rejects deep sea mining push
American Samoan community leaders, accompanied by Greenpeace USA activists, peacefully confronted the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) research ship Okeanos Explorer in Pacific waters off Pago Pago Harbor. The activists held banners that read “Don’t Mine the Moana” in protest over concerns that the ship's efforts to map seabed minerals off American Samoa and…
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Trump Administration Rushes Offshore Mining Lease Sales in Pacific Waters, Sidestepping Indigenous Consultation
The Trump Administration is moving to fast-track offshore mineral extraction in U.S. Pacific waters, according to a newly released Department of the Interior document. The plan is raising concerns about environmental harm, Indigenous rights, and potential violations of federal law.
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No Demand, No Investment: Congress Should Not Fund Deep Sea Mining Speculation
This isn’t about security; it’s about propping up a speculative industry that risks irreversible harm to the deep ocean for corporate profit.
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New Greenpeace International evidence reveals breaches by deep sea mining contractors: Governments must defend international law
As governments gather this week for the latest Council session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), evidence submitted by Greenpeace International raises questions about whether The Metals Company (TMC), its subsidiaries, and subcontractors may have breached the regulator’s exploration contracts.
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Secretive Forum Raises New Alarms for Deep Sea Mining
In the chaotic aftermath of Snowmaggedon 2026, I snuck into the Offshore Critical Minerals Exploration and Development Forum at the famed Willard Hotel. Known for hosting exclusive, insider events and…
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Trump Administration declares pristine Alaskan seafloor “open for business,” mocks environmental safeguards
At a time of accelerating ocean, climate, and biodiversity crisis, the priority should be on protecting these ecosystems, not opening new frontiers of extraction.
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Trump Claims the Deep Sea is Open for Business; Fools Rush in
Washington, DC (January 22, 2026)—In response to The Metals Company’s announcement that it has filed the first consolidated deep-seabed mining application, John Hocevar, Greenpeace USA Oceans Campaign Director, said: “At…
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Global Ocean Treaty takes effect as artists worldwide press for action
The Global Ocean Treaty enters into force on January 17, launching a race to protect 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030 as artists and communities from 13 countries unveil large-scale public artworks celebrating the landmark agreement.
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Greenpeace USA warns: Deep sea mining is a high-risk, unsustainable venture built on hype, not science
Greenpeace USA led peaceful interventions at the Underwater Minerals Conference, a gathering of deep sea mining (DSM) companies, government representatives, scientists, and others with ties to the industry.