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Deep sea mining is making headlines as the United States considers allowing operations within its boundaries. In this episode, Andrew Lewin dives into a recent development involving a Canadian company, The Metals Company, that is pushing to mine the deep sea in US territory. What does this mean for the environment, international law, and ocean conservation?

The US government’s stance on deep sea mining could shift the global conversation around ocean resource extraction. Andrew explores the political, environmental, and legal implications of this move, the role of the International Seabed Authority, and how listeners can take action to protect the ocean before it’s too late.

Links:

Southern Fried Science Article: https://www.southernfriedscience.com/the-metals-company-has-a-jones-act-problem/

Carissa Cabrera's TikTok post: https://www.tiktok.com/@carissaandclimate/video/7487726688885935402?lang=en