Thank you all for being part of this vital discussion.

 

What we’ve heard today makes one thing clear: the decisions we make now about deep-sea mining will have consequences for generations to come. We stand at a crossroads—between urgent demands for critical minerals and the irreversible risks posed to fragile marine ecosystems.

 

So, where do we go from here?

• Will science and precaution guide policy, or will profit and pressure win out?

• Can we truly assess the environmental cost of mining a world we’ve barely explored?

• And most importantly, are we ready to protect the deep sea before it’s too late?

 

This session may be ending, but the conversation must continue—in research, in policy rooms, and in public spaces.

 

Let’s carry forward what we’ve learned today and remain committed to ensuring that the deep ocean, one of Earth’s last wild places, is treated not as a resource to be stripped, but as a legacy to be safeguarded.

 

Thank you—and let’s keep asking the hard questions.

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Charting the Depths:

 

Legal, Scientific, and Environmental Perspectives on Deep-Sea Mining.

 

Charting the Depths: Legal, Scientific, and Environmental Perspectives on Deep-Sea MiningAs the demand for critical minerals grows, deep-sea mining has emerged as both a promising opportunity and a profound challenge. While the seabed holds vast untapped resources, its fragile ecosystems remain largely unexplored, raising ethical, legal, and environmental concerns.This session brings together experts in law, science, and environmental policy to examine the complexities of deep-sea mining. We will explore regulatory frameworks, ecological risks, technological advancements, and the global implications of resource extraction in the deep ocean. Join us for an insightful discussion on balancing innovation, sustainability, and ocean stewardship in the race for underwater resources.