EventAlaska federal agencies have earmarked more than 113 million acres of the Outer Continental Shelf for seabed mining, but leaders of Kawerak Inc and Sealaska urge a moratorium and extended consultation, arguing the rushed process threatens fisheries, subsistence and coastal communities.
The piece urges a moratorium on seabed mining in Alaska federal waters, citing insufficient environmental study, lack of public comment and potential harm to fisheries and Indigenous communities; it highlights 113 million acres under consideration and the call for meaningful consultation.
Alaska Native leaders urge a pause on proposed seabed mining until impacts are studied, citing concerns over environmental review and possible harm to fisheries.
Alaska federal authorities plan to allow offshore seabed mining next year, but Indigenous leaders from Kawerak Inc and Sealaska urge a moratorium and more consultation to protect fisheries, subsistence and cultural livelihoods.
