In our third chapter of the Seabed Mining as a National Security Threat series, we welcome back Matt Gianni, Co-Founder, Political and Policy Advisor for the Deep Sea Conservation Commission, to hear the second part of his perspective on mining the deep seabed. Matt further explains the risks involved with mining the CCZ, signaling out the legal gray areas that have not yet been addressed by the International Seabed Authority. Additionally, do we have access to alternative mineral types that could replace the need to mine the seabed? How will climate change forecasts affect mineable zones in the future? And what can be done to avoid environmental calamity if seabed mining moves forward?

Matthew Gianni is the Co-Founder, Political and Policy Advisor for the Deep Sea Conservation Commission:

http://www.savethehighseas.org/about-us/board-of-directors/matthew-gianni/

To learn more about the Deep Sea Conservation Coalition:

http://www.savethehighseas.org

FILM: In Too Deep:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUCk_THAPNQ