Deep Sea Mining Act

A vote to support means

• —Supporting this Act means allowing companies to mine valuable metals and minerals from the deep ocean floor. Supporters believe this could provide new resources for batteries and electronics, create jobs, and reduce the need to mine on land where it damages landscapes.

A vote to oppose means

• —Opponents worry that deep sea mining could harm ocean ecosystems and wildlife that we don't fully understand yet. They're concerned about pollution, damage to fish populations, and that the long-term effects on our oceans are too risky.