Mexico, a nation that previously supported the development of deep-sea mining, has now called for a moratorium on this activity in international waters. One environmental expert called Mexico’s announcement a “seismic shift” from the nation’s former position. The Mexican government made the announcement on Nov. 21, two weeks after member states of the International Seabed […]
KINGSTON, Jamaica Negotiations broke down at deep-sea mining meetings that recently took place in Jamaica, exposing deep rifts within the International Seabed Authority, the U.N.-associated body tasked with governing seabed mining while protecting the ocean. Delegates eventually reached a partial compromise on July 28, during the final hours of the meeting. Last week, members […]