Unfortunately, deep-sea ecosystems are under threat from seabed mining for minerals. Polymetallic nodules are considered ...

Deep-sea mining may irreparably harm ocean ecosystems before we even ... and they're taking place far from any public scrutiny. The International Seabed Authority issued seven new seabed-exploration ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii Congressman Ed Case is trying to put a stop to deep sea mining. On Wednesday Case ...

There is widespread concern in the scientific community that a proposed new extractive industry -- deep seabed mining (DSM) -- would have an irreversible impact on delicately balanced deep ocean ...

A growing controversy is swirling around deep-sea mining, which aims to extract valuable minerals from the ocean floor. In July, the UN-affiliated International Seabed Authority (ISA) will start ...

Critics wonder about environmental costs and who will benefit. Photo via the Metals Co. The debate around deep seabed mining has been gaining attention as concerns mount about its potential ...

LUMUT, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- Over 1,500 fishermen in northern and southern Manjung district are worried that seabed tin mining at the Segari Forest Reserve ... “If this activity proceeds, it will not ...

Another significant concern is the release of long-held carbon stores from the seabed, which could accelerate climate change. Despite its risks, several governments and private mining companies are ...

both directly by destroying life in the seabed, and indirectly by generating sediment plumes, light pollution, noise and toxins that would affect life far beyond the actual mining sites. Most of the ...

Given the value and scarcity of rare earth elements, after years of inactivity, recent years have seen renewed interest from both the private sector and governments in the commercial exploitation ...