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Bobbi-Jo

@BobbiJo_Dobush

Ocean obsessed; lifelong learner and volunteer; relentlessly curious; diver, writer, painter, lawyer. @oceanfdn but all tweets are my own.

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NEW REPORT on #DSMFlawedFinance @oceanfdn reframes narrative around DSM, questions false tension between 'solution-oriented folks' and 'greenies' when, in fact, the reality is that DSM does NOT represent a "tough choice" or a necessary trade-off. bit.ly/4bPvySp

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Scientists and #humanrights experts say #DSM is bad for people and planet + won't alleviate terrestrial mining concerns. Also explore #governance concerns and learn how the industry is still theoretical + the business case is shaky at best #DeepSeaMining is not an #ESG investment

Independent #deepseamining expert Bobbi-Jo Dobush runs through the E, S and G-related risks posed by the nascent industry. Read more here: esginvestor.net/is-there-an-es…



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Last week, BCI, @NoDeepSeaMining, and @oceanfdn submitted a joint complaint to the @SECGov over @themetalsco 's material misrepresentations & omissions in its eagerness to convince investors that mining the deep sea is a viable endeavor. 👉 lnkd.in/gFzer4Fv

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Bobbi-Jo Reposted

Meanwhile the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission is being asked to investigate claims that TMC has misled investors, government officials and the public through “overly optimistic and deceptive” communications. northernminer.com/news/the-metal… @NoDeepSeaMining @oceanfdn @BlueClimate


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The DSCC welcomes Leticia Carvalho as the new Secretary-General of the ISA. This is a new chapter and we urge her to prioritize the precautionary principle, transparency, and science. Reforming the ISA to protect and manage the deep sea for the benefit of humankind is crucial. 🌊

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Bobbi-Jo Reposted

Delegates @ISBAHQ elect Leticia Reis de Carvalho, Brazil, as the new ISA Secretary-General with 79 votes in favor out of a total of 113. #UNCLOS #ISBA29 #seabed #deepsea #ocean

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#ISA29 Leticia Carvalho of Brazil wins the Secretary General position with 70% of the vote. She will be the new SG, beginning January 2025 @ISBAHQ


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Greece 🇬🇷 at the ISA Assembly calls for a General Policy on the Protection of the Marine Environment before any exploitation can begin. We should not risk another “tragedy of the commons” with respect to deep ocean ecosystems. #DefendTheDeep

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Bobbi-Jo Reposted

You can find the Statement of the National Whistleblower Center @StopFraud and other CSOs with an urgent warning and the call for corruption-free elections as the @isbahq elects its next leadership here: …onalwhistleblowercenter.salsalabs.org/dsm-election-c… #ISBA29 #UNCLOS


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Allegations of conflicts of interest and corruption were voiced ahead of the election of the SG of the International Seabed Authority ISA @ISBAHQ taking place in the coming hours. CSOs are calling for an independent investigation. #ISBA29 #UNCLOS whistleblowers.org/wp-content/upl…

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BREAKING 🚨Guatemala joins the calls for a precautionary pause on #DeepSeaMining ! We welcome Guatemala as the 31st country saying NO to this destructive activity A big day for the deep sea at #ISA29!

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BREAKING 🚨: Tuvalu🇹🇻 joins the calls for a precautionary pause on #DeepSeaMining “The ocean is central to life and wellbeing for our Pacific people because from it we draw our identity, affirm our spirituality and cultivate our relationships.” #DefendTheDeep

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“Commercial exploitation simply cannot be conducted responsibly, and in a manner compliant with UNCLOS, on the basis of the draft mining code. Large gaps remain and many crucial issues are unresolved.” 🇮🇪 statement at #ISA29: ireland.ie/en/un/newyork/… #DeepSeaMining 📷 @IISD_ENB

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BREAKING🚨Honduras 🇭🇳 joins the growing number of states calling for a precautionary pause on #DeepSeaMining at #ISA29, citing the need to protect ocean health and ensure social equilibrium. Honduras becomes the 29th state to say NO to deep-sea mining. #DefendTheDeep

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Bobbi-Jo Reposted

American Samoa calls for a moratorium on seabed mining to protect our marine ecosystems🌊 . This bold move prioritizes the health of our oceans & the well-being of future generations. This #MoanaMonday we echo the call by Governor Lemanu. Read: talanei.com/2024/07/25/gov…


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"As if the folks in pursuit of a deep sea mining industry weren’t already finding it hard to sidestep the apparent pointlessness of it all, they’ve sadly been dealt another blow" in @miningcomau #StopDeepSeaMining mining.com.au/opinion-deep-s…


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1/5 The deep #seabed as common heritage of #humankind must consider: ▶️ everyone's human right to a healthy #environment ▶️ #Indigenous peoples' human rights ▶️ #children human rights tinyurl.com/2ew45jkh ▶️human rights of future generations tinyurl.com/h8nbv8dy @ISBAHQ


This new report from @SeasAtRisk has some wonderful, practical steps to #DefendtheDeep

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As world governments meet this week to discuss whether to open the high seas to the threat of #DeepSeaMining, our latest survey shows over half of Europeans polled oppose this risky business & want a temporary ban 🙅🏾‍♀️ Read more 🔗 seas-at-risk.org/press-releases… #KeepItInTheSeabed

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Bobbi-Jo Reposted

There’s a LOT of elections this year but one that very few are watching covers half the surface of the planet: the head of the International Seabed Authority, the regulator questioning whether to allow deep sea mining 👀 theguardian.com/environment/ar…


Bobbi-Jo Reposted

exciting new #DeepSea paper out today! Evidence for dark oxygen production from electrolysis on nodule surfaces, which challenges the paradigm for oxygen cycling in the deep sea! Important to consider for #DeepSeaMining impacts. 🌊🪨⚡️🫧🦠🧑🏻‍🔬🛳️ nature.com/articles/s4156…


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