Proposed seabed mining threatens Virginia’s most vibrant ecosystems
Virginia’s coastal habitats are teeming with life. We shouldn’t damage them with seabed mining
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Home to diverse wildlife from the smallest krill to the biggest whale, our country’s oceans — and the ecosystems they support — are worth preserving for future generations.
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Statement: Extended time to oppose mining off Virginia’s coast
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House vote threatens right whale survival
Thousands oppose seabed mining off Virginia’s coast
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A new bill threatens right whales
The critically endangered species could see new protections delayed until 2035.
Tens of thousands of Californians call for new ocean protections
Advocates support action as state agency meets Wednesday to consider expanding MPA network for first time
What to know about seabed mining off Virginia’s coast
A new proposal could see waters off of Virginia opened for seabed mining. Here’s what this proposal would put at risk.
Meet the educator helping fishermen use new, whale-safe fishing gear
Intractable problems can’t be solved until someone does. This World Ocean Month, we’re celebrating progress: getting ropeless, whale-safe gear into the water.
What an Alaska deep sea mining proposal would put at risk
From seabird nesting sites to stunning coral gardens, here’s what’s at risk if a new Alaska deep sea mining proposal moves forward.