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.

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) 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) 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 of mining in the Clarion Clipperton Zone and urge a moratorium on the activity.

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, the risks are too high, and they urge the U.S. to support a moratorium on deep-sea mining.