While we were holding our breath on Tuesday, waiting to be hit by a 💙 wave, a wonderful podcast also hit featuring @ayanaeliza.bsky.social and @divaamon.bsky.social talking about the ocean science and #DeepSeaMining 🌊👩🏽🔬🐙 ayanaelizabeth.substack.com/p/deep-sea-m...
Deep sea mining, floating data centers, and a new species of octopus 🐙👷🏻 with Dr. Diva Amon and Ben Wolkon
We’ll be back on Friday with a midterm election debrief. Until then, deep breaths and stay hydrated.
ayanaelizabeth.substack.com
November 8, 2026 at 12:30 AM
🚗🔋 The Electric vehicle revolution is happening. Battery chemistry is changing, cars can get smaller and recycling is scaling up.
So why are deep-sea miners still selling us a business case built on yesterday’s batteries?
My latest piece attached!
#KeepItInTheSeabed #DefendTheDeep
So why are deep-sea miners still selling us a business case built on yesterday’s batteries?
My latest piece attached!
#KeepItInTheSeabed #DefendTheDeep
Deep-sea mining has no role in electrification of road transport
Deep-sea mining has no role in electrification of road transport
metalsminingbusinessoutlook.com
November 9, 2026 at 3:49 PM
🚗🔋 The Electric vehicle revolution is happening. Battery chemistry is changing, cars can get smaller and recycling is scaling up.
So why are deep-sea miners still selling us a business case built on yesterday’s batteries?
My latest piece attached!
#KeepItInTheSeabed #DefendTheDeep
So why are deep-sea miners still selling us a business case built on yesterday’s batteries?
My latest piece attached!
#KeepItInTheSeabed #DefendTheDeep
Italy & Spain blocked Türkiye’s proposal to extend the ban on deep-sea bottom trawling from 1000m to 800m depth, despite support by other countries & evidence of minimal economic impacts.
The Mediterranean deep sea deserves better: europe.oceana.org/press-releas...
#DefendTheDeep
The Mediterranean deep sea deserves better: europe.oceana.org/press-releas...
#DefendTheDeep
October 30, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Italy & Spain blocked Türkiye’s proposal to extend the ban on deep-sea bottom trawling from 1000m to 800m depth, despite support by other countries & evidence of minimal economic impacts.
The Mediterranean deep sea deserves better: europe.oceana.org/press-releas...
#DefendTheDeep
The Mediterranean deep sea deserves better: europe.oceana.org/press-releas...
#DefendTheDeep
The 49th @fao.org General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean annual meeting starts today.
Months ago, Commissioner Costas Kadis called for support to extend the Mediterranean deep-sea bottom trawl ban to 800m. Now it's time to turn that support into action.
#DefendTheDeep
Months ago, Commissioner Costas Kadis called for support to extend the Mediterranean deep-sea bottom trawl ban to 800m. Now it's time to turn that support into action.
#DefendTheDeep
October 26, 2026 at 12:33 PM
The 49th @fao.org General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean annual meeting starts today.
Months ago, Commissioner Costas Kadis called for support to extend the Mediterranean deep-sea bottom trawl ban to 800m. Now it's time to turn that support into action.
#DefendTheDeep
Months ago, Commissioner Costas Kadis called for support to extend the Mediterranean deep-sea bottom trawl ban to 800m. Now it's time to turn that support into action.
#DefendTheDeep
❄️ The new #EUArcticPolicy is out, and it takes a clear stand against #DeepSeaMining! 🌊⛏️🚫
Fragile Arctic ecosystems must come before unnecessary risks. 🐋💙
#KeepItInTheSeabed #DefendTheDeep
Fragile Arctic ecosystems must come before unnecessary risks. 🐋💙
#KeepItInTheSeabed #DefendTheDeep
EU sets out a new Strategy for the Arctic
Today, the European Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy presented a new Strategy for the Arctic. The Strategy presents a new framework of politi...
ec.europa.eu
October 21, 2026 at 2:51 PM
❄️ The new #EUArcticPolicy is out, and it takes a clear stand against #DeepSeaMining! 🌊⛏️🚫
Fragile Arctic ecosystems must come before unnecessary risks. 🐋💙
#KeepItInTheSeabed #DefendTheDeep
Fragile Arctic ecosystems must come before unnecessary risks. 🐋💙
#KeepItInTheSeabed #DefendTheDeep
🌊 Europe does not need #DeepSeaMining for clean transport.
New research shows that by 2040, battery recycling alone could cut Europe's need for newly mined nickel by up to 50% and cobalt by up to 70%.
With 40 other NGOs, we call on the EU to put resource reduction at the heart of its policies.
New research shows that by 2040, battery recycling alone could cut Europe's need for newly mined nickel by up to 50% and cobalt by up to 70%.
With 40 other NGOs, we call on the EU to put resource reduction at the heart of its policies.
October 19, 2026 at 8:02 AM
It's always good to hear from Victor Vescovo on the viability of deep-sea mining, as his experience covers both start-up companies but also the constraints of operating in the deep-sea
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10...
Pacific's undersea treasure is worth billions, but some say we'll never see it
Undersea experts question the viability of deep-sea mining for critical minerals, fearing the only winners will be early investors and the companies selling the machinery.
www.abc.net.au
October 13, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Today is #IndigenousPeoplesDay and here's a post I wrote recently about the contribution made by Jamaica's indigenous people to consultations on #deepseamining - echoing the pleas of their brothers and sisters in the Pacific.
#stopdeepseamining
#defendthedeep
petchary.wordpress.com/2026/08/06/t...
#stopdeepseamining
#defendthedeep
petchary.wordpress.com/2026/08/06/t...
“The Spirit of the Sea”: Jamaica’s Taino Chief’s historic address at International Seabed Authority calls for moratorium on deep sea mining
Let’s face it. The International Seabed Authority (ISA), with its headquarters perched on the edge of Kingston Harbour in Jamaica, is heavy going. What do I mean by that? During its meetings,…
petchary.wordpress.com
October 12, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Today is #IndigenousPeoplesDay and here's a post I wrote recently about the contribution made by Jamaica's indigenous people to consultations on #deepseamining - echoing the pleas of their brothers and sisters in the Pacific.
#stopdeepseamining
#defendthedeep
petchary.wordpress.com/2026/08/06/t...
#stopdeepseamining
#defendthedeep
petchary.wordpress.com/2026/08/06/t...
🌊 Incredible! 57 new deep-sea species have been discovered around 2.5km underwater, including a sea cucumber dubbed "Loki"
It is unconscionable to allow destructive mining in these places before science has had a chance to understand them #DefendTheDeep
oceanographicmagazine.com/news/meet-lo...
It is unconscionable to allow destructive mining in these places before science has had a chance to understand them #DefendTheDeep
oceanographicmagazine.com/news/meet-lo...
Meet "Loki", a sea cucumber among 57 new deep-sea species - Oceanographic
Meet "Loki", the horned sea cucumber among 57 new species and five new genera identified from Mar del Plata Canyon in just two weeks.
oceanographicmagazine.com
October 6, 2026 at 9:15 AM
🌊 Incredible! 57 new deep-sea species have been discovered around 2.5km underwater, including a sea cucumber dubbed "Loki"
It is unconscionable to allow destructive mining in these places before science has had a chance to understand them #DefendTheDeep
oceanographicmagazine.com/news/meet-lo...
It is unconscionable to allow destructive mining in these places before science has had a chance to understand them #DefendTheDeep
oceanographicmagazine.com/news/meet-lo...
If deep-sea mining cannot demonstrate a clear public benefit even before environmental costs are considered, there is no economic justification for exposing the deep ocean to irreversible harm.
A moratorium is the economically responsible choice. #DefendTheDeep
dsm.koinon.consulting/headlines/
A moratorium is the economically responsible choice. #DefendTheDeep
dsm.koinon.consulting/headlines/
October 5, 2026 at 10:56 AM
If deep-sea mining cannot demonstrate a clear public benefit even before environmental costs are considered, there is no economic justification for exposing the deep ocean to irreversible harm.
A moratorium is the economically responsible choice. #DefendTheDeep
dsm.koinon.consulting/headlines/
A moratorium is the economically responsible choice. #DefendTheDeep
dsm.koinon.consulting/headlines/
Five minutes into the first period and the @seattlekraken.com are all over the #CalgaryFlames 2-0. #DefendtheDeep #SeattleKraken @nhlgoals.bsky.social
October 5, 2026 at 12:29 AM
Five minutes into the first period and the @seattlekraken.com are all over the #CalgaryFlames 2-0. #DefendtheDeep #SeattleKraken @nhlgoals.bsky.social
Princess Esmeralda of Belgium just delivered a strong opening speech at #OceanWeek in front of the European Parliament. She called on us to choose protection before destruction when it comes to #DeepSeaMining
"Once we destroy ecosystems in the deep ocean we won't get it back."
#DefendTheDeep
"Once we destroy ecosystems in the deep ocean we won't get it back."
#DefendTheDeep
September 29, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Princess Esmeralda of Belgium just delivered a strong opening speech at #OceanWeek in front of the European Parliament. She called on us to choose protection before destruction when it comes to #DeepSeaMining
"Once we destroy ecosystems in the deep ocean we won't get it back."
#DefendTheDeep
"Once we destroy ecosystems in the deep ocean we won't get it back."
#DefendTheDeep
globalvoices.org/2026/09/21/w...
#StopDeepSeaMining
#DefendTheDeep
@greenpeaceusa.bsky.social
@deepseaconserve.bsky.social
#StopDeepSeaMining
#DefendTheDeep
@greenpeaceusa.bsky.social
@deepseaconserve.bsky.social
What deep sea mining could mean for Jamaica’s fisherfolk
Deep-sea mining may generate sediment plumes, destroy habitats and reduce the biodiversity that cascades through the food chain, placing fisherfolk in the middle of an uncertain ocean economy.
globalvoices.org
September 23, 2026 at 7:59 AM
Celebrating 10 years of the Northeast Canyons & Seamounts! For a decade, this sanctuary protected ancient corals and whales. But the Trump administration’s rollback put all this progress at risk. We must keep protecting this special place. 🌊🐋
September 15, 2026 at 7:53 PM
🌊💰 #DeepSeaMining companies are scrambling to profit from a loophole that should never have existed.
The #seabed is the common heritage of humankind, not a corporate clearance sale.
Close the loophole. #DefendTheDeep 🐙
The #seabed is the common heritage of humankind, not a corporate clearance sale.
Close the loophole. #DefendTheDeep 🐙
The Companies Trying to Cash In on Trump’s Deep-Sea Gold Rush
Entrepreneurs are racing to secure seabed mining permits. Then comes the hard part.
www.bloomberg.com
September 16, 2026 at 8:46 AM
🌊💰 #DeepSeaMining companies are scrambling to profit from a loophole that should never have existed.
The #seabed is the common heritage of humankind, not a corporate clearance sale.
Close the loophole. #DefendTheDeep 🐙
The #seabed is the common heritage of humankind, not a corporate clearance sale.
Close the loophole. #DefendTheDeep 🐙
Thank you, Brenda. Indeed it is. Caribbean activists, Greenpeace USA and @deepseaconserve.bsky.social are supporting and in solidarity with the Pacific islanders, who are fighting the monster of deep sea mining.
#DefendTheDeep
#StopDeepSeaMining
#DefendTheDeep
#StopDeepSeaMining
September 10, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Thank you, Brenda. Indeed it is. Caribbean activists, Greenpeace USA and @deepseaconserve.bsky.social are supporting and in solidarity with the Pacific islanders, who are fighting the monster of deep sea mining.
#DefendTheDeep
#StopDeepSeaMining
#DefendTheDeep
#StopDeepSeaMining
Trump moves ahead with #DeepSeaMining in the Pacific Ocean.
Pacific island states: “Please don’t.” 🌊⛏️
#AmericaFirst apparently means ignoring the people who live next to the ocean whos lives depend on it for their livelihoods. 🤷♂️
#KeepItInTheSeabed #DefendTheDeep
Pacific island states: “Please don’t.” 🌊⛏️
#AmericaFirst apparently means ignoring the people who live next to the ocean whos lives depend on it for their livelihoods. 🤷♂️
#KeepItInTheSeabed #DefendTheDeep
US territories hit out at Trump plan to explore deep sea mining in the Pacific
US agency releases plan to lease millions of hectares of seabed off the coast of the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam
www.theguardian.com
August 24, 2026 at 7:43 AM
Trump moves ahead with #DeepSeaMining in the Pacific Ocean.
Pacific island states: “Please don’t.” 🌊⛏️
#AmericaFirst apparently means ignoring the people who live next to the ocean whos lives depend on it for their livelihoods. 🤷♂️
#KeepItInTheSeabed #DefendTheDeep
Pacific island states: “Please don’t.” 🌊⛏️
#AmericaFirst apparently means ignoring the people who live next to the ocean whos lives depend on it for their livelihoods. 🤷♂️
#KeepItInTheSeabed #DefendTheDeep
The US government has been sued over its plan to auction off American Samoa's seabed to #DeepSeaMining. "We didn't ask Congress" is not a great legal strategy...🌊⚖️
First shot fired but this won't be the last court issue on the #DSM calendar. Grab your popcorn!
#DefendTheDeep #KeepItInTheSeabed
First shot fired but this won't be the last court issue on the #DSM calendar. Grab your popcorn!
#DefendTheDeep #KeepItInTheSeabed
Nonprofit sues over US push to auction areas of water around American Samoa for potential mining
A legal environmental group is suing the U.S. government after the Trump administration announced plans to auction off sections of water around American Samoa for potential deep-sea mining.
apnews.com
August 21, 2026 at 8:43 AM
The US government has been sued over its plan to auction off American Samoa's seabed to #DeepSeaMining. "We didn't ask Congress" is not a great legal strategy...🌊⚖️
First shot fired but this won't be the last court issue on the #DSM calendar. Grab your popcorn!
#DefendTheDeep #KeepItInTheSeabed
First shot fired but this won't be the last court issue on the #DSM calendar. Grab your popcorn!
#DefendTheDeep #KeepItInTheSeabed
"The Church does not oppose scientific research or responsible economic development, but rather calls us to ensure that technological advancement always respects the dignity of the human person, protects the integrity of creation, and serves the common good."
#DeepSeaMining #DefendTheDeep
#DeepSeaMining #DefendTheDeep
Bishops of the Pacific urge caution over deep-sea mining - Vatican News
As commercial deep-sea mining is increasingly being considered in parts of the Pacific, the Bishops of the Pacific region call for prudence, insisting ...
www.vaticannews.va
August 17, 2026 at 8:26 AM
"The Church does not oppose scientific research or responsible economic development, but rather calls us to ensure that technological advancement always respects the dignity of the human person, protects the integrity of creation, and serves the common good."
#DeepSeaMining #DefendTheDeep
#DeepSeaMining #DefendTheDeep
Was kann schon schiefgehen, wenn man mit riesigen Maschinen den Meeresboden aufkratzt? Mal abgesehen von toten Meerestieren, zerstörten Ökosystemen und vergiftetem Wasser... Mach mit bei der Kampagne gegen Tiefseebergbau! #StopDeepSeaMining #DefendTheDeep
#CR41W
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#CR41W
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Tiefseebergbau stoppen
Norwegen will riesige Maschinen auf unserem Meeresboden einsetzen, um gefährlichen und unerprobten Tiefseebergbau zu betreiben. Aber die Politiker*innen in Norwegen sorgen sich um ihr globales Image ...
secure.avaaz.org
December 7, 2023 at 11:16 AM
Was kann schon schiefgehen, wenn man mit riesigen Maschinen den Meeresboden aufkratzt? Mal abgesehen von toten Meerestieren, zerstörten Ökosystemen und vergiftetem Wasser... Mach mit bei der Kampagne gegen Tiefseebergbau! #StopDeepSeaMining #DefendTheDeep
#CR41W
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#CR41W
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Join us in sending thousands of virtual #postcards from across #Europe with powerful and personal messages encouraging our politicians to show love for the #ocean and stop #deepseamining!
#defendthedeep #ValentinesDay
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#defendthedeep #ValentinesDay
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Write a postcard to protect the ocean!
Join us in sending thousands of postcards from across Europe with powerful and personal messages encouraging our politicians to show love for the ocean and stop deep sea mining!
action.wemove.eu
February 9, 2024 at 12:16 PM
Join us in sending thousands of virtual #postcards from across #Europe with powerful and personal messages encouraging our politicians to show love for the #ocean and stop #deepseamining!
#defendthedeep #ValentinesDay
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#defendthedeep #ValentinesDay
✍️🏻Here you can become active
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Der Premierminister v. #Norwegen will hausgroße Maschinen am #Meeresboden nach Mineralien schürfen lassen. Das würde lokal #Ökosysteme zerstören mit noch unbekannten Folgen für den ganzen #Ozean.
#StopDeepSeaMining #DefendTheDeep
✍️🏻 Stop Deep Sea Mining
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#StopDeepSeaMining #DefendTheDeep
✍️🏻 Stop Deep Sea Mining
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Stop deep-sea mining
Norway wants to unleash massive machines on our ocean floors to do dangerous and untested deep-sea mining. But politicians in Norway care about their global image and aren't often the target of people...
secure.avaaz.org
December 7, 2023 at 12:57 PM
Der Premierminister v. #Norwegen will hausgroße Maschinen am #Meeresboden nach Mineralien schürfen lassen. Das würde lokal #Ökosysteme zerstören mit noch unbekannten Folgen für den ganzen #Ozean.
#StopDeepSeaMining #DefendTheDeep
✍️🏻 Stop Deep Sea Mining
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#StopDeepSeaMining #DefendTheDeep
✍️🏻 Stop Deep Sea Mining
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Verbreite diese Nachricht. Gemeinsam zählen wir.
#Schutzgebiete #Schleppnetzfischerei #BanBottomTrawling #DefendTheDeep #MeereOhneNetze #CPWF
#Schutzgebiete #Schleppnetzfischerei #BanBottomTrawling #DefendTheDeep #MeereOhneNetze #CPWF
September 28, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Verbreite diese Nachricht. Gemeinsam zählen wir.
#Schutzgebiete #Schleppnetzfischerei #BanBottomTrawling #DefendTheDeep #MeereOhneNetze #CPWF
#Schutzgebiete #Schleppnetzfischerei #BanBottomTrawling #DefendTheDeep #MeereOhneNetze #CPWF
‘Pristine Environments Protect Us’
Check out my latest column on deep sea mining & the need to #DefendTheDeep in the latest issue of @oceanographicmag.bsky.social
🐋🌊🌎🚨
@deepseaconserve.bsky.social @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social @greenjennyjones.bsky.social @graceblakeley.bsky.social
Check out my latest column on deep sea mining & the need to #DefendTheDeep in the latest issue of @oceanographicmag.bsky.social
🐋🌊🌎🚨
@deepseaconserve.bsky.social @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social @greenjennyjones.bsky.social @graceblakeley.bsky.social
January 8, 2025 at 2:57 PM
‘Pristine Environments Protect Us’
Check out my latest column on deep sea mining & the need to #DefendTheDeep in the latest issue of @oceanographicmag.bsky.social
🐋🌊🌎🚨
@deepseaconserve.bsky.social @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social @greenjennyjones.bsky.social @graceblakeley.bsky.social
Check out my latest column on deep sea mining & the need to #DefendTheDeep in the latest issue of @oceanographicmag.bsky.social
🐋🌊🌎🚨
@deepseaconserve.bsky.social @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social @greenjennyjones.bsky.social @graceblakeley.bsky.social