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title: Monaco Announces Official Position Against Deep-Sea Mining
description: Prince Albert II of Monaco officially announced the Principality of Monaco's position against deep-sea mining ahead of the next meeting at the International Seabed Authority.
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# Monaco Announces Official Position Against Deep-Sea Mining
Oct 13, 2023, 12:41:48 PM Posted by [SOA Team](https://legacy.soalliance.org/soablog/author/soa-team)
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On September 29, [Prince Albert II of Monaco](https://www.fpa2.org/) officially announced the Principality of Monaco's position against deep-sea mining ahead of the next meeting at the [International Seabed Authority](https://www.isa.org.jm/) (ISA). Learn more about this exciting announcement and what it means for the future of our deep sea.
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### A Win for the Protection of our Deep Sea
On stage at the [Grand Océan Event](https://www.grandocean-event.com/) in France, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco officially announced the position of the Principality of Monaco condemning deep-sea mining and joining the chorus of States committed to preventing the start of the destructive industry in international waters.
When asked by [Sciences et Avenir](https://www.sciencesetavenir.fr/nature-environnement/mers-et-oceans/albert-ii-de-monaco-on-ne-peut-pas-accepter-l-exploitation-miniere-de-l-ocean_174408) about Monaco’s position, H.S.H. responded:
*"I'm not alone in taking this position \[against deep seabed mining\], and I hope that those who have adopted it will emerge victorious from this battle.*
*It's totally irresponsible to consider extracting mining resources when there isn't enough scientific data on these extreme marine environments, to conduct operations without having studied their impact.*
*We cannot accept that."*
This announcement now brings our efforts to [22 countries](https://savethehighseas.org/voices-calling-for-a-moratorium-governments-and-parliamentarians/) who have joined the call to stop deep-sea mining in international waters.
Sustainable Ocean Alliance and our partners commend and congratulate HSH Prince Albert II for his leadership in accelerating progress for ocean protection and preservation.
### What Comes Next: The 28th Session Council Meeting III at the International Seabed Authority
This announcement comes just weeks ahead of the next Council Meeting at the [International Seabed Authority](https://www.isa.org.jm/) (ISA)—the governing body responsible for monitoring and regulating deep-sea activity, with a particular emphasis on deep-sea mining. Monaco’s new position is just another clear signal to the ISA that the international effort to stop deep-sea mining is only growing in momentum.
From October 30 to November 8, SOA will be joining our youth delegates as [Formal Observers of the ISA](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7089757132736057344/) in Jamaica as we continue our work on the ground and give a voice to the hundreds of thousands of global citizens and youth who stand against deep-sea mining. This will be the final meeting of the [28th Session](https://www.isa.org.jm/sessions/28th-session-2023/) at the ISA for 2023 before the [29th Session](https://www.isa.org.jm/sessions/29th-session-2024/) resumes in 2024.
We will be providing firsthand critical updates from the Council Meeting with insight into what is being discussed, negotiated, and agreed upon.
### How YOU Can Help
If you’re ready to take action, here are a few steps you can take to prevent deep-sea mining:
***Ocean Advocates:***
- Add your voice to SOA's calls to #DefendTheDeep across social media by resharing and following our social media posts on [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/sustainable-ocean-alliance), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/soalliance/), [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@soalliance?lang=en), and [Threads](https://www.threads.net/@soalliance).
- Sign SOA’s [Petition Against Deep-Sea Mining](http://only.one/act/mining), in partnership with [The Oxygen Project](https://www.theoxygenproject.com/), [Only One](https://only.one/), and [Deep Sea Conservation Coalition](https://savethehighseas.org/).
- Sign the [Indigenous-Led Petition](https://www.blueclimateinitiative.org/say-no-to-deep-sea-mining) Against Deep Sea Mining with [Blue Climate Initiative](https://www.blueclimateinitiative.org/).
- Sign these regional petitions for [Argentina](https://www.change.org/p/argentina-decile-no-a-la-miner%C3%ADa-submarina-protejamos-los-fondos-marinos?recruiter=1311824029&recruited_by_id=087f66e0-1c07-11ee-a730-d5e49d6bc378&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=petition_dashboard), [Mexico](https://www.change.org/p/m%C3%A9xico-di-no-a-la-miner%C3%ADa-submarina-y-protejamos-los-fondos-marinos-internacionales), and the [UK](https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/636545#:~:text=We%20ask%20the%20UK%20Government,have%20called%20for%20a%20moratorium.).
- Participate in [Look Down Action](https://www.instagram.com/look_down_action/)'s [online activations](https://linktr.ee/look_down_action) and [toolkits](https://soalliance.notion.site/Kit-on-Deep-Sea-Mining-276bc99082d14ed69d3c003d647e391e).
- Encourage your government and representatives to oppose the industry. More than a dozen exploration contracts issued by ISA are held by these countries: China, India, Japan, Russia, and South Korea. Contact your official representative [here](https://defendthedeep.org/).
- If you would like to keep up to date on what is happening at the upcoming ISA 28th Session Council Meeting, join SOA's [External ISA WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JJSIsRDhr1P4MwRJbw30kk) for live updates from our Youth Delegation.
***Investors:***
Divest from these deep-sea mining companies:
- [The Metals Company](https://metals.co/), formerly known as DeepGreen
- [Global Sea Mineral Resources](https://deme-gsr.com/)
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### Additional Resources:
Read SOA's [Latest Updates on Deep-Sea Mining](https://legacy.soalliance.org/soablog/recap-isa-july-23?hsLang=en) following the July 2023 Council & Assembly Meetings at the ISA
About Deep-Sea Mining:
[About Deep Sea Mining](https://savethehighseas.org/deep-sea-mining/) by Deep Sea Conservation Coalition
[What Is Deep-Sea Mining and Why Does It Matter?](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-deep-sea-mining-why-does-matter-daniela-v-fernandez%3FtrackingId=Aaz7QdIrSMeEnLVl1oXiQQ%253D%253D/?trackingId=Aaz7QdIrSMeEnLVl1oXiQQ%3D%3D) by SOA Founder & CEO Daniela V. Fernandez
Recent Government Movements & Announcements:
[Albert II of Monaco: “We cannot accept deep-sea mining”](https://www.sciencesetavenir.fr/nature-environnement/mers-et-oceans/albert-ii-de-monaco-on-ne-peut-pas-accepter-l-exploitation-miniere-de-l-ocean_174408)
[Portuguese Parliament approves moratorium preventing deep-sea mining in Portuguese waters until 2050](https://www.jornaldenegocios.pt/sustentabilidade/ambiental/detalhe/parlamento-aprova-moratoria-que-impede-mineracao-em-mar-profundo-nas-aguas-portuguesas-ate-2050)
[Pacific Alliance adopts moratorium on deep-sea mining, halting resurgent PNG project](https://news.mongabay.com/2023/09/pacific-alliance-adopts-moratorium-on-deep-sea-mining-halting-resurgent-png-project/)
### Recent Articles and Research Discoveries:
[UK scientists call on Sunak to back deep-sea mining ‘moratorium’](https://www.ft.com/content/50306079-ccc4-4931-82e6-52deda19737b)
[Global Campaigners Call On Norway to Ditch Deep-Sea Mining Plan](https://www.commondreams.org/news/norway-deep-sea-mining)
[Deep Sea Mining Threatens $5.5 Billion Tuna Industry, Study Finds](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-07-11/deep-sea-mining-threatens-5-5-billion-tuna-industry-study-finds?embedded-checkout=true)
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