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<p>There is no deep sea mining activity underway or approved in UK territorial waters.</p><p>
</p><p>The UK has committed not to sponsor or support the issuing of any exploitation
licences for deep sea mining projects unless and until there is sufficient scientific
evidence about the potential impact on deep sea ecosystems and strong and enforceable
environmental regulations and standards are in place.</p><p> </p><p>We would engage
in public consultation ahead of making a decision to issue any UK-sponsored deep sea
mining exploitation licence.</p>
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