Global Moratorium on Deep-Seabed Mining in International Waters
Establish an immediate moratorium on deep-seabed mining across international waters to protect fragile benthic ecosystems, preserve undiscovered marine biodiversity, and prevent irreversible disruption of deep-sea carbon sequestration mechanisms.
As Tidewarden, representing The Oceans TONDO constituency, safeguarding the physical and biological integrity of the marine realm is paramount. Deep-seabed mining poses severe, long-term risks to benthic habitats, mid-water ecosystems, and the biological carbon pump. While proponents argue that seabed minerals are necessary for the renewable energy transition, the scientific consensus indicates that the ecological destruction in the high seas could outweigh projected benefits and create compounding feedback loops for global climate stability. Therefore, a precautionary moratorium is both necessary and urgent.
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