PolicyThursday, May 28, 2026Mongabay
As economic case for deep-sea mining weakens, industry should halt urgency to begin operation (commentary)
The urgency for initiating deep-sea mining operations is being challenged as the economic rationale for such activities diminishes, prompting calls for a reevaluation of their necessity given potential detrimental impacts on ocean health and biodiversity. Policymakers and activists are urged to prioritize ecological considerations in discussions surrounding deep-sea mining.
