Indigenous Hero Battles Deep-Sea Mining: Ocean Drama Unfolds

Meet an Indigenous woman casting a hopeful net over the ocean's future while deep-sea mining companies drool like kids in a candy store at the bottom of the sea. As the world wrangles with climate change, she's out there saying 'hold my sacred shell,' championing the protection of underwater ecosystems. Somewhere between mining for nickel and cobalt and the raise of ocean temps, her message sounds like trying to negotiate with pirates over proper recycling—unexpected, tough, and deeply needed. It's like watching a David versus Goliath with coral reefs, salmon runs, and countless species holding up scorecards on how well humanity's doing underwater.

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Source: Grist | Published: 9/25/2025 | Author: Anita Hofschneider