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Deep Sea Conservation Coalition deep-sea mining. As deep-sea mining negotiations began last week at the International Seabed Authority (ISA) in Jamaica, the race to defend the deep accelerated. The first week […]
Bottom contact fishing activities persist on vulnerable ecosystems of the deep despite EU closures, new study finds. In 2016 the EU adopted the Deep-Sea Access Regulation*, and upon entry into […]
Key EU fisheries stakeholders call for a deep-sea mining moratorium as Norway prepares first licensing round. The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) and the Deep Sea Conservation Coalition (DSCC) welcome the position of […]
Deep-sea ecosystems facing ongoing destruction, a s global community commits to biodiversity protection in Cali, Colombia. The latest CBD Conference of the Parties (COP16) in Cali, Colombia, marks twenty years […]
Deeper commitments needed to safeguard the ocean’s depths. As the sixteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP16) comes to a close, the […]
Nations rally for deep-sea mining moratorium: pivotal shift at the ISA. The International Seabed Authority (ISA) Assembly meeting concludes, with no mining authorised, an unprecedented number of States calling for […]
A majority of polled Europeans oppose deep-sea mining. Opinion poll shows a majority of Europeans support a pause on deep-sea mining. Over half of Europeans polled (56%) oppose deep-sea mining […]
Disagreements rise at the International Seabed Authority amidst deep-sea mining debate From 18-29 March, States gathered at the International Seabed Authority (ISA) in Kingston, Jamaica for discussions on the future […]
Isa Negotiations Loom: The Need For A Global Deep-Sea Mining Moratorium Escalates From 18-29 March, countries will gather for the International Seabed Authority’s (ISA) first Council meeting of the 29th […]
European Parliament responds to Norway’s decision to open the Arctic to deep-sea mining by calling for a global moratorium on the industry. The Deep Sea Conservation Coalition (DSCC), Environmental Justice […]
Activists united against Norway’s plans for deep sea mining. International activists and environmental organisations gathered outside the Norwegian Parliament on Tuesday as the vote to approve the opening for deep sea […]
The 28th session of the ISA comes to a close with the future of the deep sea at stake. The International Seabed Authority (ISA) Council meeting concluded on November 8 […]
Humanity faces a triple planetary crisis as the International Seabed Authority rushes ahead to approve deep-sea mining. This week countries will convene in Kingston, Jamaica for the International Seabed Authority’s […]
High Seas Alliance applauds countries joining the High Seas Treaty ‘Race for Ratification.’ Hollywood stars, Heads of State and ocean leaders call for urgent ocean protections as Treaty opens for […]
Battle to defend the deep takes centre stage at the International Seabed Authority, as threat of mining looms. The International Seabed Authority (ISA) Assembly meeting concluded last week, ending three […]
The fate of deep-sea mining hangs in the balance as global support for a moratorium reaches unprecedented high. The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is facing mounting pressure as governments, scientists, […]
Race to defend the deep heats up in Kingston. This week countries from around the world will convene in Kingston, Jamaica to negotiate rules and regulations that if agreed and […]
Growing coalition of voices opposes Highly Protected Marine Areas Scottish fishermen have welcomed the growing coalition of voices opposed to the introduction of Highly Protected Marine Areas on the eve […]
High seas negotiations finally end with a treaty that will help protect the deep. Reacting to the conclusion of a High Seas Treaty yesterday morning, the Deep Sea Conservation Coalition […]
Door open to destruction of 30% of deep sea marine life after South Pacific Fisheries Management Organisation meeting. The South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO) has given the green […]
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