Washington's unilateral decision to open international waters to US-backed mining has raised environmental concerns and legal questions, particularly from the EU. Trump's executive order follows the UN's ISA's failure to finalize rules for seabed mining, leading to accusations of illegal actions and potential destabilization of ocean governance. Experts warn this could lead to a 'pirate mining operation' and violate international law, with China and others echoing these concerns. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)