Deep Sea Conservation Coalition (DSCC)

Seamounts support the health of the ocean – they are our #OceanLifelines. But these underwater mountains are under threat from #BottomTrawling. This practice has caused long term and ongoing destruction. How is the DSCC working to #ProtectSeamounts and other vulnerable marine ecosystems in the deep. Learn here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eNJmZNh8

Europe's position on #DeepSeaMining has evolved significantly, moving from a focus on exploitation to embracing a precautionary approach. Seas At Risk's latest report includes significant updates on European countries joining the call for a moratorium (14 as of today), the increasing scientific consensus on the harmful impacts, detailed country fact sheets, and policy recommendations for European decision-makers. Dive in now: https://lnkd.in/gY67zq5g #DefendTheDeep

Fantastic to join a group of passionate policymakers and ocean experts at the European Parliament in #Brussels for an event dedicated to #ecocidelaw and the ocean! 🪸🐬🐠 From the world of ocean conservation we were joined by Simon Holmström, Deep Sea Mining Policy Officer at Seas At Risk Farah Obaidullah ocean advocate and Founder of The Ocean and Us and Matthew Gianni of the Deep Sea Conservation Coalition (DSCC). Two Members of the European Parliament also took part - Isabella Lövin, MEP for Sweden’s Green Party, and Emma Fourreau, MEP for France’s LFI party! Thank you Gallifrey Foundation and Seas At Risk for co-organising! Do you work with the ocean? Do you agree that it should be a criminal offence to inflict mass harm on ocean ecosystems? You can take action today by adding your name to our ocean open letter! 🌊 https://lnkd.in/eEDhDVYn You can also read our latest guest blog about ecocide law and the ocean: https://lnkd.in/dN9cGB9Q #StopEcocide

🌊 We were proud to represent the #DeepSea at this event during the #EUOceanWeek!

🎂 2024 marks the DSCC's 20th anniversary! Since 2004, our coalition has grown into a powerful global force at the forefront of safeguarding the deep sea from destructive practices like #BottomTrawling and #DeepSeaMining. Together, we have achieved breakthroughs that are shaping global discourse on deep-sea conservation, fisheries management, deep-sea mining, and ocean governance more broadly. We are immensely proud to celebrate 20 years of unwavering commitment from our team, member organizations, and partners to the conservation and protection of the deep sea. We look forward to our third decade dedicated to protecting the deep. Celebrate with us: https://lnkd.in/dqx6xKev

At this year's UN General Assembly #UNGA, we brought together scientists, States and civil society to celebrate progress made and reflect upon what remains to be done to protect vulnerable marine ecosystems of the deep-sea. Read more on insights from speakers and panellists from our event, hosted in association with Live Ocean 💙

📆 This Thursday 3 October, proudly co-organised by Gallifrey! Whether you're in Brussels for #OceanWeek or not, make sure to make time for this most insightful panel on Criminalising Ecocide To Save Our Ocean! ⏲️ 14:00-15:30 CEST 🔗 Register at https://lnkd.in/edky7taf 💻 Watch live on https://lnkd.in/dNGqptcG "Ecocide? Like in genocide, homicide, etc.? 🤔" Yep. But applied to the environment and for the ocean. Check it out 👇 🌊 The ocean, covering over 70% of the Earth’s surface, is essential for life, regulating the climate, producing oxygen, and supporting 80% of life on this planet. However, it faces escalating threats from pollution, deep-sea mining, overfishing, habitat destruction, and climate change. This event will delve into how criminalising ecocide—defined as the large-scale destruction of ecosystems—could serve as a powerful legal mechanism to combat these threats. With the EU already recognising comparable offences under the revised Environmental Crimes Directive, we will explore how ecocide laws could deter harmful practices and safeguard marine environments. Come and meet top-notch speakers: MEP Emma Fourreau MEP Isabella Lövin Matthew Gianni, Deep Sea Conservation Coalition (DSCC) Sue Miller, Stop Ecocide International Farah Obaidullah, The Ocean and Us Simon Holmström, Seas At Risk #Ecocide #EcocideLaw #DeepSeabedMining #Ocean #OceanWeek #Pollution #Overfishing

Victor L. Vescovo writes for Economist Impact's World Ocean Initiative on how the new secretary-general of the International Seabed Authority can bring more transparency to the organisation by adopting a new approach to assess the merits of deep-sea mining (DSM). He challenges the narrative that DSM is a necessary and profitable industry, and calls for a more thorough examination of its financial and technological feasibility. Learn more: http://econimpact.co/BH #deepseamining #worldoceaninitiative

Threats to the deep sea such as #BottomTrawling on seamounts and #DeepSeaMining continue to grow. After 20 years of international commitments, the time for action is now. The deep-sea environment is not just critical to the health of the ocean’s wider food web, but also to the climate system by keeping enormous amounts of heat-trapping gasses out of the atmosphere in a process known as the carbon pump. Also, as recently discovered, “dark oxygen” can be generated by the nodules that mining companies want to extract from the seabed. Palau President, Surangel S. Whipps Jr., and former New Zealand Prime Minister, Office of Rt. Hon. Helen Clark reflect on the urgent need for protection of deep-sea ecosystems and biodiversity. #DefendTheDeep https://lnkd.in/e4vuXzWV

🎉 Deutsche Bank joins a growing number of companies, banks and financial institutions saying NO to #DeepSeaMining. In a statement, Deutsche Bank declares that deep-sea mining projects won't be financed, acknowledging the current regulatory gaps and limited scientific understanding of its environmental impact. The bank strengthens its commitment to ocean conservation under its #BackBlue initiative, ensuring a sustainable future for both the ocean and the economy and implementing updated due diligence requirements in Q4 2024. https://lnkd.in/eZvTRh-2 #DefendTheDeep