A seal near Svalbard, in the Arctic Ocean in Norway on July 18, 2022. Environmental groups warn that Norway's decision to push ahead with deep sea mining presents a threat to marine life in this region.
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Norway parliament approves highly controversial deep sea mining
Norway could become the first country in the world to push ahead with deep sea mining after it voted Tuesday to open its waters for exploration, provoking an outcry from environmental groups.
