Founded in 2011, our campaign emerged in response to the surge in exploratory mining in the Pacific Ocean. Our ongoing efforts have included rigorous science-based advocacy essential for informed decision-making, playing a key role in halting projects like Nautilus’ Solwara 1 deep sea mine in Papua New Guinea, and influencing major investors and policymakers along the way.

We work with local communities, scientists, and activists to protect marine life and coastal communities from the dangers of deep sea mining. We envision a future where the Pacific and global oceans are free from deep sea mining, allowing both human and marine ecosystems to thrive. 

DSMC is supported by The Ocean Foundation and MiningWatch Canada and is a member of Mission Blue/Sylvia Earle Alliance and the Deep Sea Conservation Coalition.

DSMC is grateful to all our partners across the Pacific region and internationally who are standing united in saying no to deep sea mining and actively working towards stopping the industry before it can start.

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