#DeepSeaMining could move forward as early as this year—despite ample evidence that it could cause irrevocable damage.
A growing number of indigenous groups, scientists, and NGOs are calling for a moratorium or pause to #DefendTheDeep . pew.org/3JOP8kZ
On #DeepDay Seas At Risk published a 🆕 report showing the position of 22 European 🇪🇺 countries on #DeepSeaMining .
🔍 Just 3 years ago, not a single country in Europe defended a moratorium, precautionary pause, or ban.
🌊 Time for more to #DefendTheDeep .
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HAWAI’I UPDATE: Good news! The bill to stop deep sea mining has been passed unanimously in the Finance committee!
SB 2575 will now be sent to the House. Shout out to everyone who called, testified, supported, shared, etc. We’ll be tracking this bill to the House!
#DefendTheDeep
🏒 So happy to be back in Seattle to see the Seattle Kraken take on the Winnipeg Jets! #SeaKraken #DefendTheDeep #GoKraken 🐙
#DYK that the #DeepSea plays an important role in mitigating #ClimateChange ?
Let’s preserve this unique and critical ecosystem from activities such as #DeepSea Mining and #BottomTrawling . Let’s #DefendtheDeep !
The deep sea:
🦑 Provides a reservoir of biodiversity
🌡️ Helps regulate earth’s climate
🧬 Contains invaluable genetic resources
One problem: It’s under threat from #DeepSeaMining — but there’s still time to #DefendTheDeep . pew.org/44rBTQy
As world leaders gathered in Athens for Our Ocean Greece, the need and calls for a #DeepSeaMining moratorium were heard loud and clear!
Momentum is growing. Join the resistance and say no to deep-sea mining before it's too late. 🌊✊
#DefendTheDeep
💬 ' #DeepSeaMining will simply sweep up everything. The mining industry that is lobbying the Pacific countries hard should not take advantage of economically distressed countries.' President of French Polynesia 🇵🇫 Moetai Brotherson.
Stanford Law School #DefendTheDeep law.stanford.edu/stanford-lawye…
Bringing my parents to their first ever hockey game for the Seattle Kraken last home game of the season as an early anniversary gift tonight. Let’s get that W for 44 years of marriage, eh? Let’s go #SeaKraken #DefendTheDeep #WhereiRoot #Happy44thAnniversary #FanAppreciationNight
Heute ist ein ganz besonderer Tag, der #DeepDay 🌊
Unsere Verbundenheit zum Ozean – sie ist alles andere als unsere menschliche Existenz. Sie ist unendlich. Sorgen wir dafür, dass wir nicht die letzte Generation sind, die sie spürt. #DefendTheDeep DSCC Environmental Justice Foundation
🎦 Did you miss our #DeepDay webinar?
🐙 Dive into the recording to hear scientists and researchers celebrating the wonders of the #DeepSea and talking about the dangers that could threaten it.
Dr Michelle Taylor Salome Buglass Lissette Victorero NIWA #DefendTheDeep
youtube.com/watch?v=rLhL2e…
The deep sea:
🦑 Provides a reservoir of biodiversity
🌡️ Helps regulate earth’s climate
🧬 Contains invaluable genetic resources
One problem: It’s under threat from #DeepSeaMining —but there’s still time to #DefendTheDeep . pew.org/44rBTQy
📢 BREAKING: WWF Verdens naturfond intends to take legal action against its government for opening #DeepSeaMining .
The decision to open represents an unprecedented governance scandal, says WWF #Norway CEO Karoline Andaur.
More info👇
wwf.no/wwf-norway-tak…
#DefendTheDeep #ThinkDeeply
