Deep Sea Mining in American Samoa: What You Need to Know
So, what’s actually going on with deep sea mining in American Samoa?
The US is looking at opening up more than 31 million acres of ocean around American Samoa for possible deep sea mining.
But what does that actually mean? What are they looking for at the bottom of the ocean? Who could make money from it? And what could it mean for the people, culture and marine life that rely on those waters?
For many Pacific Islanders, this debate is not about minerals, it is about protecting the ocean that sustains livelihoods, traditions and culture. As pressure to exploit the deep sea intensifies, so too does the call for precaution, transparency, and the right of American Samoa’s community to shape the future of their own waters.
Here's everything you need to know: https://www.thecoconet.tv/coco-talanoa/coco-news/deep-sea-mining-in-american-samoa-what-you/
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