Global deep sea mining negotiations are starting. Here’s what you need to know.

AI justification

Deep sea mining negotiations risk enabling irreversible environmental harm despite precautionary discourse. | The ISA negotiations represent a critical juncture where global governance could either protect or destroy deep sea ecosystems. While the convening of negotiations and public awareness efforts are positive steps toward informed decision-making, the absence of a moratorium risks catastrophic irreversible harm to marine biodiversity and planetary boundaries. The ethical balance hinges on w