Deep-sea mining makes U.S. headlines

The world is drawing closer to the first commercial deep-sea mining operation in history, and the attention from major media outlets has begun to grow. In a recent feature piece entitled “Secret Data, Tiny Islands, and a Quest for Treasure on the Ocean Floor,” the New York Times investigated alarming signs of corruption woven into the heart of the deep-sea mining process. The reporter who broke the story, Eric Lipton, also spoke at length about corruption and the potential perils of deep-sea mining on an episode of the New York Times’ flagship podcast: The Daily. We are thrilled to see the campaign gaining momentum and hope that as you learn more about deep-sea mining, you’ll be inspired to take action with us. If you can, please take a moment to sign the official global letter calling for a moratorium on deep-sea mining, and share it with your friends.