Deep-Sea Mining: Environmental Baselines and Policy Gaps
Benthic surveys show slow-recovering ecosystems; calls grow for moratoria and stricter oversight.
Julien Moreau
As interest in polymetallic nodules rises, baseline studies reveal fragile ecosystems and unknown recovery times after disturbance.
Technology
Remote vehicles and sediment plume modeling help assess impacts before large-scale extraction.
Governance
International frameworks lag behind science; precautionary moratoria are proposed.
FAQs
Can we mine responsibly? Only with strict limits, monitoring, and alternatives like recycling.
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