I think this depends because deep-sea mining might have very beneficial things come out of it. However, if it is in an exhausting form then that would be destroying the ocean ecosystem. So it depends.
The issue with this question is, much like regular mining, deep sea mining provides access and supply to goods and materials that humans need to live normally in everyday life. So unfortunately, …Read MoreThe issue with this question is, much like regular mining, deep sea mining provides access and supply to goods and materials that humans need to live normally in everyday life. So unfortunately, creating a worldwide ban for deep sea mining will cause a lot of problems. However, it is necessary and important to take accountability for ocean ecosystems and make sure that measure are taken to prevent ecosystems from being destroyed, so I see where a yes argument is coming from. But when you understand the kind of world we live in, it’s hard to really come up with the best answer for a problem like this.Read Less
If the mining is found to be destructive to local wildlife then perhaps. The tricky thing is what is being mined, if it could improve the human condition, than I would say it is acceptable. But as I …Read MoreIf the mining is found to be destructive to local wildlife then perhaps. The tricky thing is what is being mined, if it could improve the human condition, than I would say it is acceptable. But as I said, it depends.Read Less
I do not know much about deep-sea mining and how much of an impact it has on the environment compared to the benefits it provides. If it is doing serious harm to ecosystems that must be addressed then …Read MoreI do not know much about deep-sea mining and how much of an impact it has on the environment compared to the benefits it provides. If it is doing serious harm to ecosystems that must be addressed then I think their should be a ban. I am always skeptical on international bans and how easy they are to implement.Read Less
I think this depends because deep-sea mining might have very beneficial things come out of it. However, if it is in an exhausting form then that would be destroying the ocean ecosystem. So it depends.
If the ecosystem is in significant danger then likely yes, it also depends on how necessary the resource is.
The issue with this question is, much like regular mining, deep sea mining provides access and supply to goods and materials that humans need to live normally in everyday life. So unfortunately, …Read MoreThe issue with this question is, much like regular mining, deep sea mining provides access and supply to goods and materials that humans need to live normally in everyday life. So unfortunately, creating a worldwide ban for deep sea mining will cause a lot of problems. However, it is necessary and important to take accountability for ocean ecosystems and make sure that measure are taken to prevent ecosystems from being destroyed, so I see where a yes argument is coming from. But when you understand the kind of world we live in, it’s hard to really come up with the best answer for a problem like this. Read Less
If the mining is found to be destructive to local wildlife then perhaps. The tricky thing is what is being mined, if it could improve the human condition, than I would say it is acceptable. But as I …Read MoreIf the mining is found to be destructive to local wildlife then perhaps. The tricky thing is what is being mined, if it could improve the human condition, than I would say it is acceptable. But as I said, it depends. Read Less
I do not know much about deep-sea mining and how much of an impact it has on the environment compared to the benefits it provides. If it is doing serious harm to ecosystems that must be addressed then …Read MoreI do not know much about deep-sea mining and how much of an impact it has on the environment compared to the benefits it provides. If it is doing serious harm to ecosystems that must be addressed then I think their should be a ban. I am always skeptical on international bans and how easy they are to implement. Read Less
This should depend on the benefits of what is being retrieved during deep sea mining.
I don’t see how such a ban could be achieved, given that plenty of states would not give up their sovereignty to pass this.