Natural Resources Defense Council: Allowing Deep Sea Mining Off Coast of American Samoa is Dangerous and "Reckless"
July 18, 2026
July 18, 2026
NEW YORK, July 18 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release:
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Allowing Deep Sea Mining off Coast of American Samoa is Dangerous and "Reckless"
The Interior Department's decision today to advance deep-sea mining off American Samoa could cause widespread harm to the marine environment and biodiversity. This would be the first ever commercial deep-sea mining leasing in the world.
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Allowing Deep Sea Mining off Coast of American Samoa is Dangerous and "Reckless"
The Interior Department's decision today to advance deep-sea mining off American Samoa could cause widespread harm to the marine environment and biodiversity. This would be the first ever commercial deep-sea mining leasing in the world.
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