Shallow-water mining isn't the eco alternative to deep-sea mining, study says
Concerns about the environmental impacts of deep-sea mining have increased over the past few years, and for good reason: nearly 77% of the seafloor, home to highly unique biodiversity, has not been mapped or explored. To sidestep debates over the deep sea, some companies and countries are turning to shallow seabed mining, under the assumption […]
Eteläuomen Läi New Zealand Laura Kaikkonen University Of Helsinki European Union Marine Strategy Framework Directive Martin Colognoli Ocean Image Bank
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