Deep sea mining
Deep sea mining moratorium backed by UK but some campaigners demand full ban
It joins a list of more than 20 countries around the world calling for a stop until the environmental impacts are better known.
By Danny Halpin, PA Environment Correspondent
Environmental groups call for moratorium on deep sea mining
The call comes ahead of the issue coming under debate at a UN conference in Jamaica.
By Danica Coto and Associated Press
MPs and peers urge Prime Minister to back moratorium on deep sea mining
A cross-party group says we know too little about the potential damage on ocean ecosystems to allow it to go ahead.
By Danny Halpin, PA Environment Correspondent
Olivia Colman and Stephen Fry join calls for moratorium on deep sea mining
The Government has previously rejected a moratorium saying it is better to build environmental protections for ocean ecosystems.
By Danny Halpin, PA Environment Correspondent
Olivia Colman and Stephen Fry join calls for moratorium on deep sea mining
The Government has previously rejected a moratorium saying it is better to build environmental protections for ocean ecosystems.