Media Toolkit
Say No to Deep-Sea Mining
As we approach the 2023 Our Ocean Conference, you can serve as a voice for the global community, and help prove that deep-sea mining is neither wanted nor needed. With Sylvia Earle's help, we'll be delivering all signatures to world leaders on March 2nd.
For organizations: Send an email to your list
One of the biggest ways you can help grow the movement is by sending an email to your members. We've prepared a template that you can use for inspiration!
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URGENT: There are just days left until the letter against deep-sea mining will be delivered to world leaders. Add your name now at only.one/mining and #DefendTheDeep
1️⃣ Around 98% of the ocean’s species live in, on, or just above the floor of the sea — this is also the area where mining would be most harmful. 2️⃣ Scientists know more about the moon than they do about the bottom of the ocean — up to 10 million species live in the deep sea, but the majority haven't been discovered. 3️⃣ The deep sea slows climate change by absorbing a huge amount of heat from our atmosphere — mining could disrupt this process and speed up global warming.
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Even in the darkest depths of the ocean there are dazzling displays of beauty and color. It's up to us to protect it.
Right now, companies are considering the largest mining operation in human history, and it would take place at the bottom of the ocean. If allowed, deep-sea mining will destroy countless life forms, like this dumbo octopus, but there's still a chance we can stop this before it starts.
Visit only.one/mining to say NO to deep-sea mining today. #DefendTheDeep
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Deep-sea mining could do irreparable damage to whale populations and other marine life, according to a new study by Greenpeace and the University of Exeter.
“Imagine if your neighborhood was suddenly disrupted by construction work that goes on 24/7, your life would change dramatically. Your mental health would be compromised, you might change your behavior to escape from it. It’s no different for whales or dolphins” - University of Exeter’s Dr. Kirsten Thompson.
Say NO to deep-sea mining today at only.one/mining
#DefendTheDeep
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Deep below the ocean’s surface lies a bustling ecosystem with an uncertain future.
The deep sea is home to millions of species. These incredible creatures must survive in extremely harsh conditions and under astronomical pressure, with minimal oxygen, scarce food, no sunlight, and numbingly cold temperatures – quite simply, they are awe-inspiring.
If deep-sea mining begins, these species will be the first under extreme threat. Help stop deep-sea mining and #DefendTheDeep by adding your name to the public letter at only.one/mining
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Sign the urgent letter to stop deep-sea mining, and on March 2nd, your signature will be hand delivered to world leaders at the Our Ocean Conference. #DefendTheDeep
https://only.one/act/mining
Tweet #2 A new study shows that the noise pollution from deep-sea mining could severely harm whale populations. Scientists say it would be like having 24/7 construction in your neighborhood for years - your life would change dramatically.
#DefendTheDeep
https://only.one/mining