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Nelson, |
The ocean is one of the world's most incredible wonders, teeming with diverse life and shaping the culture of millions. But corporate greed is threatening its future. Industrial fishing, pollution, and climate change are pushing ocean life to its limits.
On this World Oceans Day, I want to draw your attention to a pressing issue: the looming threat of deep sea mining. The deep ocean, Earth's last untouched frontier, is home to mesmerizing biodiversity and crucial for the livelihoods of millions, especially in the Pacific. [1] Yet, some countries and corporations are racing to extract metals like cobalt, nickel, manganese, and copper from the seabed, under the guise of a clean energy transition.
We must act now to protect this vital part of our planet.
Over 800,000 people worldwide have joined the movement against deep sea mining. We need your support to increase political pressure and ensure Canada holds the line on a moratorium at the International Seabed Authority assembly that will take place at the end of July. [2] |
Nelson, you’ve already taken action to ratify the Global Oceans Treaty. I now invite you to sign the petition to stop deep sea mining before it starts and keep the pressure on Canada to maintain its commitment to protect our deep oceans. |
For our oceans and our future,
Sarah Head of Plastic and Oceans, Greenpeace Canada |
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