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flag Pacific nations split on deep-sea mining, weighing economic gains vs. environmental risks.

flag Pacific island nations are divided over deep-sea mining, with some like Nauru and the Cook Islands supporting it for economic gains, while others such as Fiji and Palau call for a moratorium due to environmental concerns. flag Deep-sea mining targets minerals like cobalt and copper, but the practice could harm poorly understood marine ecosystems that recover slowly. flag The debate challenges the region's unified stance on climate action.

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