The Pacific Ocean’s seabed holds valuable metals like cobalt and nickel, essential for technology, yet their extraction poses serious risks to the environment and cultural heritage. Leaders from Pacific nations Palau and Mā'ohi Nui-French Polynesia stress the importance of protecting these waters, spanning over 5.3 million square kilometers, against deep-sea mining. They highlight the urgent need to prioritize ocean health and community well-being over immediate economic gains from mining, emphasizing the critical connection between the ocean and local cultures. The article raises concerns about the growing international interest in mining and its potential irreversible impacts on the marine ecosystem.
Deep-sea mining in the Pacific, driven by global demand for critical metals, poses severe risks to ocean health, climate stability, and cultural heritage.
The vast exclusive economic zones of Palau and Mā'ohi Nui-French Polynesia underscore our duty as stewards to protect these precious marine ecosystems.
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