Learn English: Canadian Firm Seeks US Approval for Ocean Mining (hard)

A Canadian company is negotiating with the US to mine the ocean floor, bypassing a UN treaty.

This controversial plan has sparked outrage from environmental groups citing potential irreversible damage to marine life.

Concerns exist about the lack of sufficient data and potential biodiversity loss from deep-sea mining.

Many governments advocate for a moratorium pending further research and regulation on deep-sea mining activities.