So I read these news a few days ago and was like: Whatttt is going on???

JUL 21 2026 · 12:00

So I read these news a few days ago and was like: Whatttt is going on??? I know that deep sea mining is not what I usually talk about on here, but as a surfer and just someone who cares about our planet, I just have to! But see for yourself: So, American Samoa has been saying “no” to deep sea mining for over a year: Its government has opposed it. Local communities have opposed it. The territory has even banned deep-sea mining in its own waters. (As they should, scientists warn that deep sea mining could destroy habitats and cause biodiversity loss that could be irreversible on multi-generational timescales.) And yet, just a few days