President Trump's executive order seeks to expand deep-sea mining in US and international waters, aiming to secure access to critical minerals. The directive will expedite mining permits under existing legislation and push for quick reviews of permits in areas beyond US jurisdiction. Proponents argue this will fuel the economy and create jobs, while environmentalists voice concerns about potential biodiversity loss and damage to the ocean's ecosystems, asserting that the deep-sea should not be exploited for commercial gain.
The United States has a core national security and economic interest in maintaining leadership in deep-sea science and technology and seabed mineral resources.
Environmental groups are calling for all deep-sea mining activities to be banned, warning that industrial operations on the ocean floor could cause irreversible biodiversity loss.
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