Deep Sea Minerals Corp. Welcomes NOAA Deep-Sea Mapping Initiative Near American Samoa

Executive Summary

• NOAA announced a major deep‑sea mapping and characterization program in federal waters offshore American Samoa, aligning with U.S. critical minerals priorities.
• The initiative will deliver high‑resolution seabed maps, geological characterizations, and environmental baseline data across a large deep‑ocean area.
• Deep Sea Minerals Corp. views the NOAA effort as a foundational step for responsible subsea mineral exploration and future resource development.

Key Details

• NOAA’s program is part of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s offshore critical minerals agenda, supporting national defense, advanced manufacturing, energy transition, and emerging technologies.
• Mapping focus: high‑resolution seabed imaging, geological characterization, and collection of environmental baseline data in American Samoa waters.
• The effort aims to improve scientific understanding of domestic deep‑sea mineral systems and inform policy, regulatory, and resource‑planning decisions.
• Deep Sea Minerals Corp. is engaging early with Pacific governments and regulators to explore future subsea mineral projects under applicable frameworks.
• CEO James Deckelman emphasized the importance of high‑quality geological data and environmental baselines for credible long‑term development of deep‑sea resources.

Notable Quotes

“We view NOAA’s deep‑sea mapping program as a meaningful and necessary step in building the scientific and environmental foundation required for responsible subsea mineral exploration,” – James Deckelman, CEO