CNMI leader calls for caution on US Pacific seabed mining plan
The Northern Marianas governor is urging the US to prioritise protecting Pacific waters and island communities as it advances seabed mining plans.
The governor of the Northern Mariana Islands has expressed concern about a US seabed mining initiative in the Pacific, emphasising that protecting the region's waters and communities should be the priority. The comments reflect broader concerns about the environmental and social impacts of deep-sea mining in the Pacific region.
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CNMI leader urges caution as US advances Pacific seabed mining plan
Northern Marianas Governor David Apatang says protecting Pacific waters and island communities must come first.