In case you missed it, entrepreneurs and philanthropists Marc Benioff and Ted Waitt called for a moratorium on deep-sea mining at Our Ocean Palau 2022.
“I want to see a moratorium on seabed mining. I think we’re ready for that and this is a critical moment that we all come together around that concept” – said Marc Benioff, while Ted Waitt seconded Benioff’s statement. Have a listen at around minute 30.
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States attending the 27th meeting of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) should call for a moratorium on deep-sea mining and hit the brakes on the rush to adopt mining regulations.
The special meeting, held in Kingston, Jamaica, will run from Monday 21st March to April 1st and will see the ISA pushing for regulations that would enable the imminent start of exploitation in the deep ocean.
Source: Scoop
A new mural in central Auckland is showcasing the wonders of the deep and highlighting the threat of destructive bottom trawling on seamounts.
The mural, a collaboration with artist Cinzah and the Deep Sea Conservation Coalition, will be the first in the “Defend the Deep” series, which will appear throughout the country as pressure continues to mount to ban bottom trawling on seamounts.
Continue reading Defend The Deep Murals Launched in Auckland
Source: Stuff
Author: Jane Matthews
Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer is campaigning to get seabed mining banned across Aotearoa.
Continue reading Petition launched to see seabed mining banned in Aotearoa
Source: Greenpeace
Author: Ellie Hooper
A new report and interactive map has shone a light on the biodiversity found on Aotearoa’s seamounts, and the risks these ecosystems face, including bottom trawling.
Continue reading New report and interactive map showcase the biodiversity of Aotearoa’s seamounts
Source: Scoop
New data shows up to seven tonnes of coral has been brought up to the surface of the ocean by commercial bottom trawl fishers in a single year.
However, this may just be the tip of the iceberg according to new science, which reveals that 7 tonnes coming up would mean that somewhere between 763 and 2,401 tonnes of coral were being destroyed on the seabed.
Continue reading Thousands of tonnes of protected corals damaged by commercial fisheries
Source: Reuters
Author: Ben Klayman
SOC Investment Group have advised a Ford and Amazon-backed EV startup, Rivian, to keep the deep sea out of their supply chains.
Continue reading Investment fund urges EV startup to support deep-sea mining moratorium
Source: Knack
Author: Sophie Luyten
Writing for Belgium’s Knack, WWF’s Deputy Director, Sophie Luyten warns that we may “…destroy the deep sea before we even know what’s out there”.
Continue reading Blue leadership means protecting the ocean, not destroying it.
Source: Deep Sea Mining Campaign and Pacific Blue Line Collective
Pacific civil society warns that prospective deep sea miner, The Metals Company (TMC) may well go down the same path as the failed Nautilus Minerals.
Continue reading Investors take flight from The Metals Company
The DSCC are currently recruiting for a new Assistant Coordinator (part-time)- a key role in ensuring the smooth running of operations, supporting our work to protect the health of the deep from the key threats it faces.
If you’re interested in joining the team and helping us to defend the deep, take a look at the terms of reference for the position here.
We ask that interested candidates send over a CV in English and a 1-page motivation letter to info@savethehighseas.org by 20th September 2021.
Please do get in touch if you have any questions or would like to discuss the role in more detail.
