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Pacific nations split on deep-sea mining, weighing economic gains vs. environmental risks.
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.
Deep-sea mining targets minerals like cobalt and copper, but the practice could harm poorly understood marine ecosystems that recover slowly.
The debate challenges the region's unified stance on climate action.
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Las naciones del Pacífico se dividen en la minería de aguas profundas, sopesando los beneficios económicos frente a los riesgos ambientales.