Deep-sea mining: the ecosystems at risk and potential impacts

Fragile deep-sea ecosystems are already faced with numerous stressors, including pollution, climate change, and extractive activities (Pinheiro et al., 2023). Deep-sea mining is emerging as a new threat to our ocean as scientists warn of potentially inevitable widespread and permanent damage to ecosystems and biodiversity (Deep-sea mining science statement, 2023).

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