关岛和太平洋集团反对在北马里亚纳群岛附近进行深海采矿,认为存在环境和文化风险。 Guam and Pacific groups oppose deep-sea mining near Northern Mariana Islands over environmental and cultural risks.

关岛的Chris Barnett和包括Prutehi Guahan和太平洋土著妇女网络在内的多个太平洋团体正式反对海洋能源管理局在北马里亚纳群岛附近提议的深海采矿租赁。 Sen. Chris Barnett of Guam and multiple Pacific groups, including Prutehi Guahan and the Pacific Indigenous Women's Network, have formally opposed the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's proposed deep-sea mining leasing near the Northern Mariana Islands. 他们列举了海洋生态系统、生物多样性、渔业和土著文化遗址面临的风险,敦促采取预防性做法、进行更多的科学审查和有意义的社区协商。 They cited risks to marine ecosystems, biodiversity, fisheries, and Indigenous cultural sites, urging a precautionary approach, greater scientific review, and meaningful community consultation. 董事会正在审查公众对潜在近海采矿决定的评论。 The BOEM is reviewing public comments ahead of potential offshore mining decisions.