#deepseabedmining — Public Fediverse posts

“Courts have concluded that the #PrecautionaryPrinciple must be respected when there is scientific uncertainty about how to effectively prevent significant or irreversible harm to the environment and to human health of present and future generations, as in the case of #DeepSeabedMining" 🦑

“Courts have concluded that the #PrecautionaryPrinciple must be respected when there is scientific uncertainty about how to effectively prevent significant or irreversible harm to the environment and to human health of present and future generations, as in the case of #DeepSeabedMining" 🦑

@adapalmer More reasons to oppose #DeepSeabedMining.

Norway reluctant to ban deep sea mining in the Arctic, despite French pressure https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/news/norway-reluctant-to-ban-deep-sea-mining-in-the-arctic-despite-french-pressure/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Antarctica #Arctic #Arcticregion #deepseabedmining #EmmanuelMacron

UK backs suspension of deep-sea mining in environmental U-turn https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/news/uk-backs-suspension-of-deep-sea-mining-in-environmental-u-turn/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #deepseabedmining #deepseamining

World nations debate future of deep-sea mining in Jamaica https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/news/world-nations-debate-future-of-deep-sea-mining-in-jamaica/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #deepseabedmining #deepseamining #mining

"A socially legitimate management process involves (a) robust and inclusive stakeholder engagement, (b) fair, open, and transparent decision-making processes, and (c) equitable outcomes that generate a net benefit for humankind, where the few do not benefit at the expense of many, and where burdens are not shouldered by the most vulnerable ocean-dependent communities."

#DeepSeabedMining
#DSM
#ResourceGrab

https://www.nature.com/articles/s44183-023-00009-7

"#Seabed #mining could soon begin in the #DeepOcean—but the potential impact on animals including #whales is unknown, researchers have warned.

Commercial-scale #DeepSeabedMining in international waters could be permitted for the first time later this year."

https://phys.org/news/2023-02-whale-clock-deep-sea.html#!

Plans for #DeepSeabedMining pit #RenewableEnergy demand against #OceanLife in an untamed frontier https://www.alternet.org/deep-sea-mining-ocean-life/ Much of the coverage of deep seabed mining has been framed to highlight the climate benefits. This overlooks the dangers this activity could pose for the Earth’s largest pristine #Ecology – the deep sea It would be wise to better understand this fragile #Ecosystem better before rushing to mine it #SaveOurOceans #environment #EarthSciences #NaturalResources #GreenEnergy