Federal Register Notice 03-23-2026

Greenpeace USA strongly opposes the SeaX Inc. application for a deep seabed mining exploration license, arguing that the environmental and cultural risks are too great and the science is too uncertain. They advocate for the denial of the application, a suspension of all DSHMRA license processing until a modern programmatic EIS is completed, and a transparent consultation with affected Indigenous Peoples.

Representing 61 organizations, the NRDC and its partners urge NOAA to deny deep-seabed mining exploration licenses for American Metal Resources, LLC and SeaX, Inc. in the Clarion Clipperton Zone. They argue that there is insufficient scientific knowledge to ensure environmental protection, that the mining activities pose significant risks to biodiversity and protected species, and that the U.S. should instead support a moratorium on deep-sea mining.

A coalition of 61 organizations is urging NOAA to deny deep-seabed mining exploration licenses to American Metal Resources, LLC and SeaX, Inc. in the Clarion Clipperton Zone. They argue that the current scientific knowledge is insufficient to protect the marine environment, that the activities would violate international law and the "common heritage of mankind" principle, and that the applications fail to meet the requirements of the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act.

A coalition of 61 organizations is urging NOAA to deny deep-seabed mining exploration licenses to American Metal Resources, LLC and SeaX, Inc. in the Clarion Clipperton Zone. They argue that the current scientific knowledge is insufficient to protect the marine environment, that the proposed activities would violate international law and the "common heritage of mankind" principle, and that the applications fail to meet the requirements of the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act.

A coalition of 61 organizations is urging NOAA to deny deep-seabed mining exploration licenses to American Metal Resources, LLC and SeaX, Inc. in the Clarion Clipperton Zone. They argue that there is insufficient scientific knowledge to protect the marine environment, that the projects are technologically and economically unfeasible, and that unilateral licensing would violate international law and the "common heritage of mankind" principle.

The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) opposes the deep seabed mining exploration licenses for American Metal Resources, LLC and SeaX, Inc. They provide an extensive list of scientific studies, legal precedents, and organizational statements highlighting the environmental risks, biodiversity loss, and lack of scientific understanding associated with deep-sea mining.

The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) opposes the issuance of deep seabed mining exploration licenses to American Metal Resources, LLC and SeaX, Inc. They argue that there is insufficient scientific knowledge to evaluate the potential environmental impacts and urge NOAA to halt approvals in favor of a moratorium.

The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) opposes the issuance of deep seabed mining exploration licenses to American Metal Resources, LLC and SeaX, Inc. They argue that there is insufficient scientific knowledge to evaluate the environmental impacts, that the applications are defective, and that the U.S. should instead support a moratorium on deep-sea mining.

The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is opposing the deep seabed mining exploration licenses for American Metal Resources, LLC and SeaX, Inc. They provide an extensive list of scientific studies, legal precedents, and organizational statements advocating for a moratorium on deep-sea mining due to environmental risks and biodiversity concerns.

The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is opposing the deep seabed mining exploration licenses for American Metal Resources, LLC and SeaX, Inc. They provide an extensive list of scientific studies, legal precedents, and organizational statements to argue for a moratorium on deep-sea mining due to significant environmental risks and biodiversity loss.