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The New NOAA Rule on Deep Seabed Mining: A Dangerous Shortcut That Undermines Ocean Stewardship
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The New NOAA Rule on Deep Seabed Mining: A Dangerous Shortcut That Undermines Ocean Stewardship
On 21 January 2026, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration finalized a rule that could fundamentally alter the future of our global ocean—and not for the better. By consolidating exploration and commercial mining applications into a single streamlined process, the agency has cut environmental assessments and public comment periods in half, reducing the hurdles for industry to access the deep seabed for mining. The Metals Company was…
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