In short: US companies can apply for mining rights in international waters, essentially bypassing international environmental regulations and protections meant to safeguard the ocean. This is a huge step towards the industrial exploitation of the deep sea, which remains one of the last pristine frontiers on Earth.

And it’s not just a legal technicality, this is an environmental disaster in the making!

The deep ocean is home to fragile ecosystems, unique species, and critical carbon sinks that help regulate global climate. Mining the ocean floor will destroy these ecosystems and release toxic pollutants, leading to irreparable damage to ocean biodiversity.

We know this is a longer post, but understanding the full context is crucial. The fact that companies can now exploit this loophole in international waters

means the floodgates are open for corporations to push forward with deep-sea mining projects. The potential for widespread environmental destruction is overwhelming, and it’s happening now.

💥 What can you do?💥

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Sign the petition to halt deep-sea mining projects and demand stricter global protections for the ocean.

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