Seabed mining could destroy ecosystems

Photograph: © SAF — Coastal Care

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Mining on the ocean floor could do irreversible damage to deep-sea ecosystems, says a new study of seabed mining proposals around the world. The deep sea (depths below 200m) covers about half of the Earth’s surface and is home to a vast range of species…

Read Full Article, Science Daily (01-22-2018)

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