Kenya has joined 42 other nations in calling for a precautionary pause on deep seabed mining, citing scientific uncertainties and potential harm to marine ecosystems.

• Kenya's stance was announced on Wednesday, June 17, at the 11th Our Oceans Conference in Mombasa.
• The call for a moratorium comes as global interest in mining the ocean floor for valuable minerals like cobalt and nickel advances faster than the regulatory framework.
• Principal Secretary for Mining Harry Kimtai emphasized the need for sufficient science to support evidence-based decisions before proceeding with deep seabed mining.