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Virginia Beach is rallying against a federal push to mine the ocean floor off its coast, drafting a strong opposition letter set to be signed by Mayor Bobby Dyer. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management plans to open 2,000 square miles for seabed mining — a move the city deems environmentally reckless and economically unnecessary. Council members, including Michael Berlucchi, argue it threatens marine ecosystems, fishing industries, shipping lanes, and even offshore wind projects. They’re not alone: coastal communities from Accomack and Northampton counties in Virginia to Ocean City, Maryland, are joining the resistance. With thousands of public comments already submitted ahead of this weekend’s deadline, critics warn that mining in this pristine area could irreversibly damage vital habitats and coastal resilience — questioning why we’d risk such fragile ecosystems for minerals we don’t need.

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