The US is fast-tracking permits for deep-sea mining
The Trump administration created a consolidated permitting process allowing simultaneous exploration and commercial deep‑sea mineral extraction applications, shortening environmental review to accelerate U.S. seabed mining.
How deep-sea mining could threaten a vital ocean food source
Deep-sea mining waste in the ocean twilight zone could deprive zooplankton of food, disrupting marine food webs and threatening species like tuna and fisheries.
