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Oceanographer Calls for Moratorium on Deep-Sea Mining

6/22/2025

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Françoise Gaill, a passionate oceanographer, is sounding the alarm on the dangers of deep-sea mining. Co-founding the International Platform for Ocean Sustainability, she champions a crucial 10-15 year moratorium to protect our delicate marine ecosystems. Gaill's urgent message highlights the potential devastating impacts on both ocean health and human safety if we continue down this perilous path.

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Françoise Gaill, a passionate oceanographer, is sounding the alarm on the dangers of deep-sea mining. Co-founding the International Platform for Ocean Sustainability, she champions a crucial 10-15 year moratorium to protect our delicate marine ecosystems. Gaill's urgent message highlights the potential devastating impacts on both ocean health and human safety if we continue down this perilous path.