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Policy & Finance

UN regulator delays deep-sea mining rules, extends disputed exploration deal

The International Seabed Authority (ISA), the UN-associated organisation that oversees deep-sea mining activities in international waters, held a council meeting from 13 to 24 July in Kingston, Jamaica.
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Policy & Finance

Fisheries and climate research face deep cuts under Trump budget plan

In April, the Trump administration released its proposed fiscal year 2027 budget for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
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Water

Deep-sea mining rules stall despite mounting urgency

Global efforts to regulate deep-sea mining face delays – as unresolved rules and unilateral moves heighten uncertainty over the industry’s future.
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Policy & Finance

Pacific islands resist Trump’s push to mine their ocean

Residents of US territories in the Pacific fear deep-sea mining plans hatched in Washington could damage ecosystems and disrupt traditions.

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2 April 2026

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Water

Battering of global cooperation clouds future of high seas treaty

12 March 2026

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Water

Indigenous ocean voices are still being marginalised

20 January 2026

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Water

What next for the High Seas Treaty as it enters into force?

10 October 2025

Sediment is visible near nickel mining operations on Kawe Island, Raja Ampat. Mining has discoloured the water in one of Indonesia’s most biodiverse marine areas.

Carbon & Climate

UN calls for transition metals mining finance reform to protect environment and human rights

25 September 2025

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Policy & Finance

Controversial Cook Islands seabed mining plan gets backing from former Australia PM Scott Morrison

8 July 2025

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Policy & Finance

US federal agency opens door to deep-sea mining – and industry players are lining up to apply

1 July 2025

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Water

Rising ocean acidification prompts urgent calls for marine protection

18 June 2025

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Carbon & Climate

Is the tide turning for ocean protection? UN conference ends with record attendance and momentum for high seas treaty

14 May 2025

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Water

What does Trump's deep-sea mining push mean for the ocean?

28 April 2025

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Policy & Finance

Q&A: Can Trump really approve mining in international waters?

17 April 2025

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Water

The world must act now to safeguard the Pacific’s last wild frontiers

7 April 2025

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Policy & Finance

Seabed authority raises concern over unilateral actions by mining firm

19 November 2024

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Water

Riding the 2024 COPs wave: Ocean issues connect everything

23 October 2024

Fabien Cousteau, grandson of celebrated oceanographer Jacque Cousteau

Carbon & Climate

Marine conservationist 'trepidatious' over role of blue carbon credits in protecting ocean

6 August 2024

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Energy

China’s push into deep-sea mining gathers speed

29 July 2024

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Carbon & Climate

Study revealing seabed minerals produce oxygen casts cloud over critical deep-sea mining negotiations

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