Deep-sea mining waste could disrupt #marine #foodchains and threaten global #fisheries, study warns www.euronews.com/green/2025/1...
Ocean mining may harm tiny species at heart of marine food webs
Scientists warn deep-sea mining plumes could starve tiny marine life, disrupting food webs and threatening fisheries
www.euronews.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:53 AM
The Mediterranean deep sea is a refuge for unique life and extending its protection would have minimal impact on fishers. Yet it remains under threat from destructive fishing.
We call on @ec.europa.eu, @fao.org GFCM and Med countries to extend #DeepSea protection.
#DefendTheDeep
We call on @ec.europa.eu, @fao.org GFCM and Med countries to extend #DeepSea protection.
#DefendTheDeep
November 7, 2025 at 2:23 PM
The Mediterranean deep sea is a refuge for unique life and extending its protection would have minimal impact on fishers. Yet it remains under threat from destructive fishing.
We call on @ec.europa.eu, @fao.org GFCM and Med countries to extend #DeepSea protection.
#DefendTheDeep
We call on @ec.europa.eu, @fao.org GFCM and Med countries to extend #DeepSea protection.
#DefendTheDeep
Mediterranean countries have missed a crucial chance to protect #DeepSea life from destructive fishing.
We urge them and @ec.europa.eu to show leadership & extend the #bottomtrawling ban to at least 800m in 2026— for marine life, fishers & the climate
#DefendTheDeep
europe.oceana.org/press-releas...
We urge them and @ec.europa.eu to show leadership & extend the #bottomtrawling ban to at least 800m in 2026— for marine life, fishers & the climate
#DefendTheDeep
europe.oceana.org/press-releas...
November 10, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Mediterranean countries have missed a crucial chance to protect #DeepSea life from destructive fishing.
We urge them and @ec.europa.eu to show leadership & extend the #bottomtrawling ban to at least 800m in 2026— for marine life, fishers & the climate
#DefendTheDeep
europe.oceana.org/press-releas...
We urge them and @ec.europa.eu to show leadership & extend the #bottomtrawling ban to at least 800m in 2026— for marine life, fishers & the climate
#DefendTheDeep
europe.oceana.org/press-releas...
A new groundbreaking study by researchers at the University of Hawai'i confirms that deep-sea mining could have devastating impacts well beyond the seafloor.
Read the full paper here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-65411-w
#DefendTheDeep
Read the full paper here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-65411-w
#DefendTheDeep
November 6, 2025 at 1:23 PM
A new groundbreaking study by researchers at the University of Hawai'i confirms that deep-sea mining could have devastating impacts well beyond the seafloor.
Read the full paper here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-65411-w
#DefendTheDeep
Read the full paper here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-65411-w
#DefendTheDeep
GLOW IN THE DARK JERSEY NIGHT!
📍: Climate Pledge Arena
⏰: 7 pm PT
📺: KONG & Prime Video
🎙️: 93.3 KJR Seattle Sports
Follow us on IG for live content from Laura Beth & Alley!
#SeaKraken #seattlekraken #defendthedeep #comeasyouarehockey
📍: Climate Pledge Arena
⏰: 7 pm PT
📺: KONG & Prime Video
🎙️: 93.3 KJR Seattle Sports
Follow us on IG for live content from Laura Beth & Alley!
#SeaKraken #seattlekraken #defendthedeep #comeasyouarehockey
November 1, 2025 at 10:36 PM
GLOW IN THE DARK JERSEY NIGHT!
📍: Climate Pledge Arena
⏰: 7 pm PT
📺: KONG & Prime Video
🎙️: 93.3 KJR Seattle Sports
Follow us on IG for live content from Laura Beth & Alley!
#SeaKraken #seattlekraken #defendthedeep #comeasyouarehockey
📍: Climate Pledge Arena
⏰: 7 pm PT
📺: KONG & Prime Video
🎙️: 93.3 KJR Seattle Sports
Follow us on IG for live content from Laura Beth & Alley!
#SeaKraken #seattlekraken #defendthedeep #comeasyouarehockey
🌊 40 countries officially take a stand against deep-sea mining!Antigua & Barbuda & Romania have recently joined the call. The message is clear: The deep sea is not a resource to be exploited.
It's a vital part of our planet that needs protection.
#DefendTheDeep @deepseaconserve.bsky.social
It's a vital part of our planet that needs protection.
#DefendTheDeep @deepseaconserve.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 7:20 AM
🌊 40 countries officially take a stand against deep-sea mining!Antigua & Barbuda & Romania have recently joined the call. The message is clear: The deep sea is not a resource to be exploited.
It's a vital part of our planet that needs protection.
#DefendTheDeep @deepseaconserve.bsky.social
It's a vital part of our planet that needs protection.
#DefendTheDeep @deepseaconserve.bsky.social
The Mediterranean is one of the most overfished regions in the world — yet its deep sea still shelters unique life. 🌊
Extending the #DeepSea trawl ban would protect fragile species and give the Mediterranean a chance to recover.💙
#DefendTheDeep
Extending the #DeepSea trawl ban would protect fragile species and give the Mediterranean a chance to recover.💙
#DefendTheDeep
October 27, 2025 at 7:55 AM
The Mediterranean is one of the most overfished regions in the world — yet its deep sea still shelters unique life. 🌊
Extending the #DeepSea trawl ban would protect fragile species and give the Mediterranean a chance to recover.💙
#DefendTheDeep
Extending the #DeepSea trawl ban would protect fragile species and give the Mediterranean a chance to recover.💙
#DefendTheDeep
🦈 A new study indicates that deep-sea mining could threaten at least 30 species of sharks, rays and chimaeras, many of which are already at risk of extinction.
#SharkConservation #Shark #DeepSea #DeepSeaMining #DefendTheDeep
news.mongabay.com/2025/10/mini...
#SharkConservation #Shark #DeepSea #DeepSeaMining #DefendTheDeep
news.mongabay.com/2025/10/mini...
Mining the deep-sea could further threaten endangered sharks and rays
New research has found that deep-sea mining in international waters could threaten at least 30 species of sharks, rays and chimaeras — many of which are already at risk of extinction. Chondrichthyes, ...
news.mongabay.com
October 23, 2025 at 7:53 PM
🦈 A new study indicates that deep-sea mining could threaten at least 30 species of sharks, rays and chimaeras, many of which are already at risk of extinction.
#SharkConservation #Shark #DeepSea #DeepSeaMining #DefendTheDeep
news.mongabay.com/2025/10/mini...
#SharkConservation #Shark #DeepSea #DeepSeaMining #DefendTheDeep
news.mongabay.com/2025/10/mini...
Another major milestone for the deep! 🎉
Romania🇷🇴 has become the 40th country to support a moratorium on #DeepSeaMining, joining the growing global coalition calling for precaution and science.
mae.ro/node/67604#n...
#DefendTheDeep
Romania🇷🇴 has become the 40th country to support a moratorium on #DeepSeaMining, joining the growing global coalition calling for precaution and science.
mae.ro/node/67604#n...
#DefendTheDeep
October 22, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Another major milestone for the deep! 🎉
Romania🇷🇴 has become the 40th country to support a moratorium on #DeepSeaMining, joining the growing global coalition calling for precaution and science.
mae.ro/node/67604#n...
#DefendTheDeep
Romania🇷🇴 has become the 40th country to support a moratorium on #DeepSeaMining, joining the growing global coalition calling for precaution and science.
mae.ro/node/67604#n...
#DefendTheDeep
🚨Highlight from #UNGA: Antigua & Barbuda are the 39th nation to call for a moratorium on #DeepSeaMining.
Prime Minister Browne: "No one should mortgage the ocean floor to pay short-term bills."
Who will be the 40th to join this global movement and stand up for the ocean? #DefendTheDeep
Prime Minister Browne: "No one should mortgage the ocean floor to pay short-term bills."
Who will be the 40th to join this global movement and stand up for the ocean? #DefendTheDeep
October 21, 2025 at 3:02 PM
🚨Highlight from #UNGA: Antigua & Barbuda are the 39th nation to call for a moratorium on #DeepSeaMining.
Prime Minister Browne: "No one should mortgage the ocean floor to pay short-term bills."
Who will be the 40th to join this global movement and stand up for the ocean? #DefendTheDeep
Prime Minister Browne: "No one should mortgage the ocean floor to pay short-term bills."
Who will be the 40th to join this global movement and stand up for the ocean? #DefendTheDeep
Ok my #SeaKraken fam, let's do this!
Berkley Catton's NHL debut, looking to keep the good start rolling...its Kraken Hockey (time) Baby!
#DefendTheDeep
Berkley Catton's NHL debut, looking to keep the good start rolling...its Kraken Hockey (time) Baby!
#DefendTheDeep
October 20, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Ok my #SeaKraken fam, let's do this!
Berkley Catton's NHL debut, looking to keep the good start rolling...its Kraken Hockey (time) Baby!
#DefendTheDeep
Berkley Catton's NHL debut, looking to keep the good start rolling...its Kraken Hockey (time) Baby!
#DefendTheDeep
End of the 1st & it's 1 all in CPA
#SeaKraken started strong in the 1st minutes, Dunn scored but then we let them Ducks get some momentum & now need to reset, retake the momentum & make this a good duck hunt!
#DefendTheDeep
#SeaKraken started strong in the 1st minutes, Dunn scored but then we let them Ducks get some momentum & now need to reset, retake the momentum & make this a good duck hunt!
#DefendTheDeep
October 10, 2025 at 2:53 AM
End of the 1st & it's 1 all in CPA
#SeaKraken started strong in the 1st minutes, Dunn scored but then we let them Ducks get some momentum & now need to reset, retake the momentum & make this a good duck hunt!
#DefendTheDeep
#SeaKraken started strong in the 1st minutes, Dunn scored but then we let them Ducks get some momentum & now need to reset, retake the momentum & make this a good duck hunt!
#DefendTheDeep
Their livelihoods, their history, their home. American Samoan locals are vocally opposed to Trump’s proposal to open the territory’s waters to deep-sea mining. Read more from @grist.org
grist.org/indigenous/a...
#StopDeepSeaMining #ProtectTheOceans #DefendTheDeep
grist.org/indigenous/a...
#StopDeepSeaMining #ProtectTheOceans #DefendTheDeep
American Samoa says no to deep-sea mining. The Trump administration might do it anyway.
The CEO of a seabed mining startup says the decision about mining leases will be made in Washington, D.C.
grist.org
September 18, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Their livelihoods, their history, their home. American Samoan locals are vocally opposed to Trump’s proposal to open the territory’s waters to deep-sea mining. Read more from @grist.org
grist.org/indigenous/a...
#StopDeepSeaMining #ProtectTheOceans #DefendTheDeep
grist.org/indigenous/a...
#StopDeepSeaMining #ProtectTheOceans #DefendTheDeep
New schedule (I know I’m late), new phone background. #NHL #LetsGoKraken #DefendTheDeep #SeattleKraken #KrakenHockey
November 10, 2024 at 12:08 AM
New schedule (I know I’m late), new phone background. #NHL #LetsGoKraken #DefendTheDeep #SeattleKraken #KrakenHockey
🌎New Blog Alert: “Promises or Protections? What UNOC3’s Commitments Mean for Ocean Conservation”
📢 MPA Announcements
🌊 High Seas Treaty Progress
🪸 Deep Sea Mining and Bottom Trawling
Link: marine-conservation.org/on-the-tide/...
#UNOC3 #30x30 #MPAs #Oceanconservation #HighSeas #Defendthedeep
📢 MPA Announcements
🌊 High Seas Treaty Progress
🪸 Deep Sea Mining and Bottom Trawling
Link: marine-conservation.org/on-the-tide/...
#UNOC3 #30x30 #MPAs #Oceanconservation #HighSeas #Defendthedeep
Promises or Protections? What UNOC3’s Commitments Mean for Ocean Conservation » Marine Conservation Institute
Discover the 2025 Blue Park Award nominees, five exceptional marine protected areas (MPAs) dedicated to biodiversity and ecosystem protection. Learn about their critical role in ocean conservation and...
marine-conservation.org
June 21, 2025 at 12:15 AM
🌎New Blog Alert: “Promises or Protections? What UNOC3’s Commitments Mean for Ocean Conservation”
📢 MPA Announcements
🌊 High Seas Treaty Progress
🪸 Deep Sea Mining and Bottom Trawling
Link: marine-conservation.org/on-the-tide/...
#UNOC3 #30x30 #MPAs #Oceanconservation #HighSeas #Defendthedeep
📢 MPA Announcements
🌊 High Seas Treaty Progress
🪸 Deep Sea Mining and Bottom Trawling
Link: marine-conservation.org/on-the-tide/...
#UNOC3 #30x30 #MPAs #Oceanconservation #HighSeas #Defendthedeep
🕷️ Scientists discover first known sea spider species that ‘eat’ methane with the help of bacteria.
The discovery highlights the uniqueness of deep-sea biodiversity & underscores the importance of understanding these systems before any mining is allowed. buff.ly/BzOL71p
#DefendTheDeep
The discovery highlights the uniqueness of deep-sea biodiversity & underscores the importance of understanding these systems before any mining is allowed. buff.ly/BzOL71p
#DefendTheDeep
July 8, 2025 at 7:08 AM
🕷️ Scientists discover first known sea spider species that ‘eat’ methane with the help of bacteria.
The discovery highlights the uniqueness of deep-sea biodiversity & underscores the importance of understanding these systems before any mining is allowed. buff.ly/BzOL71p
#DefendTheDeep
The discovery highlights the uniqueness of deep-sea biodiversity & underscores the importance of understanding these systems before any mining is allowed. buff.ly/BzOL71p
#DefendTheDeep
Ahead of the upcoming meeting of the International Seabed Authority this month, we urge decision-makers to heed the warnings.
We cannot afford to risk the economic and environmental ramifications of deep-sea mining.
#DefendTheDeep
We cannot afford to risk the economic and environmental ramifications of deep-sea mining.
#DefendTheDeep
July 15, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Ahead of the upcoming meeting of the International Seabed Authority this month, we urge decision-makers to heed the warnings.
We cannot afford to risk the economic and environmental ramifications of deep-sea mining.
#DefendTheDeep
We cannot afford to risk the economic and environmental ramifications of deep-sea mining.
#DefendTheDeep
This #EarthDay we recognise the other 70%...
Ocean! 🐙🪸
The ocean is the largest living space on our planet, and yet we know comparatively little about its inhabitants. Here are some of the figures that are driving our species discovery mission at Ocean Census.
📸 Schmidt Ocean Institute
Ocean! 🐙🪸
The ocean is the largest living space on our planet, and yet we know comparatively little about its inhabitants. Here are some of the figures that are driving our species discovery mission at Ocean Census.
📸 Schmidt Ocean Institute
May 6, 2025 at 8:40 PM
🚨 New report “Delivering Benefits to Humankind: Opportunities for the International Seabed Authority under a Deep-Sea Mining Moratorium” envisions how the ISA can lead on global ocean stewardship, not exploitation. #DefendTheDeep
Read the full report here: buff.ly/pWUzSrx
Read the full report here: buff.ly/pWUzSrx
April 23, 2025 at 11:36 AM
🚨 New report “Delivering Benefits to Humankind: Opportunities for the International Seabed Authority under a Deep-Sea Mining Moratorium” envisions how the ISA can lead on global ocean stewardship, not exploitation. #DefendTheDeep
Read the full report here: buff.ly/pWUzSrx
Read the full report here: buff.ly/pWUzSrx
💡 New on the DSCC Knowledge Hub: Charlotte Jarvis explores how #DeepSeaMining threatens underwater cultural heritage.
Her new book, Threats to Our Ocean Heritage, is out today.
👉 Read more: https://bit.ly/4nIRIL5
📖 Book: https://bit.ly/3IoIsgh
#DefendTheDeep
Her new book, Threats to Our Ocean Heritage, is out today.
👉 Read more: https://bit.ly/4nIRIL5
📖 Book: https://bit.ly/3IoIsgh
#DefendTheDeep
September 25, 2025 at 4:12 PM
💡 New on the DSCC Knowledge Hub: Charlotte Jarvis explores how #DeepSeaMining threatens underwater cultural heritage.
Her new book, Threats to Our Ocean Heritage, is out today.
👉 Read more: https://bit.ly/4nIRIL5
📖 Book: https://bit.ly/3IoIsgh
#DefendTheDeep
Her new book, Threats to Our Ocean Heritage, is out today.
👉 Read more: https://bit.ly/4nIRIL5
📖 Book: https://bit.ly/3IoIsgh
#DefendTheDeep
Der Premierminister v. #Norwegen will hausgroße Maschinen am #Meeresboden nach Mineralien schürfen lassen. Das würde lokal #Ökosysteme zerstören mit noch unbekannten Folgen für den ganzen #Ozean.
#StopDeepSeaMining #DefendTheDeep
✍️🏻 Stop Deep Sea Mining
secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/...
#StopDeepSeaMining #DefendTheDeep
✍️🏻 Stop Deep Sea Mining
secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/...
Stop deep-sea mining
Norway wants to unleash massive machines on our ocean floors to do dangerous and untested deep-sea mining. But politicians in Norway care about their global image and aren't often the target of people...
secure.avaaz.org
December 7, 2023 at 12:57 PM
Der Premierminister v. #Norwegen will hausgroße Maschinen am #Meeresboden nach Mineralien schürfen lassen. Das würde lokal #Ökosysteme zerstören mit noch unbekannten Folgen für den ganzen #Ozean.
#StopDeepSeaMining #DefendTheDeep
✍️🏻 Stop Deep Sea Mining
secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/...
#StopDeepSeaMining #DefendTheDeep
✍️🏻 Stop Deep Sea Mining
secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/...
This is the year to #StopTheMachines before it’s too late.
#DeepSeaMining threatens our ocean, but a growing global movement is fighting back.💙
Join us to #DefendTheDeep: buff.ly/izDpWGU
#DeepSeaMining threatens our ocean, but a growing global movement is fighting back.💙
Join us to #DefendTheDeep: buff.ly/izDpWGU
March 12, 2025 at 9:48 AM
This is the year to #StopTheMachines before it’s too late.
#DeepSeaMining threatens our ocean, but a growing global movement is fighting back.💙
Join us to #DefendTheDeep: buff.ly/izDpWGU
#DeepSeaMining threatens our ocean, but a growing global movement is fighting back.💙
Join us to #DefendTheDeep: buff.ly/izDpWGU
It's almost #SeaKraken hockey time!
Lookin for a turn around, let's find a smooth rythm!
#FearTheDeep
#DefendTheDeep
Lookin for a turn around, let's find a smooth rythm!
#FearTheDeep
#DefendTheDeep
October 14, 2023 at 11:37 PM
It's almost #SeaKraken hockey time!
Lookin for a turn around, let's find a smooth rythm!
#FearTheDeep
#DefendTheDeep
Lookin for a turn around, let's find a smooth rythm!
#FearTheDeep
#DefendTheDeep
Brazilian president Lula da Silva called #DeepSeaMining a "predatory rush for minerals". This requires a clear response, he said, from the #InternationalSeabedAuthority. #DefendTheDeep #StopDeepSeaMining #UNOC #UNOC3
June 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Brazilian president Lula da Silva called #DeepSeaMining a "predatory rush for minerals". This requires a clear response, he said, from the #InternationalSeabedAuthority. #DefendTheDeep #StopDeepSeaMining #UNOC #UNOC3
Nice. Very nice!
#stopdeepseamining
#defendthedeep
@arlohemphill.bsky.social
@nzgreenpeace.bsky.social
@greenpeaceusa.bsky.social
@deepseaconserve.bsky.social
#stopdeepseamining
#defendthedeep
@arlohemphill.bsky.social
@nzgreenpeace.bsky.social
@greenpeaceusa.bsky.social
@deepseaconserve.bsky.social
In a rare move, New Caledonia put a 50-year moratorium on deep-sea mining across its entire maritime zone.
New Caledonia bans 'dangerous' seabed mining for half a century
New Caledonia this week imposed a 50-year ban on deep-sea mining across its entire maritime zone – a rare and sweeping move that places the French Pacific territory among the most restrictive in the…
www.rfi.fr
May 10, 2025 at 2:12 AM