#DeepSeabedMining: Bad for biodiversity and terrible for the economy https://theconversation.com/deep-seabed-mining-bad-for-biodiversity-and-terrible-for-the-economy-243893?mkt_tok=MTYxLU9MTi05OTAAAAGXNqEK9ATLV9zlkFRrJaC2YNfrqhQBWhROKOi39IH5c6p4ej8Sqe8K3psAxg0zldnUVmsUkv2Qzgp6cfygjr7V_tEP1NvgT4cRE1ru7M6s4J3p2UA

Norway reluctant to ban deep sea mining in the Arctic, despite French pressure https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/news/norway-reluctant-to-ban-deep-sea-mining-in-the-arctic-despite-french-pressure/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Antarctica #Arctic #Arcticregion #deepseabedmining #EmmanuelMacron

UK backs suspension of deep-sea mining in environmental U-turn https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/news/uk-backs-suspension-of-deep-sea-mining-in-environmental-u-turn/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #deepseabedmining #deepseamining

World nations debate future of deep-sea mining in Jamaica https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/news/world-nations-debate-future-of-deep-sea-mining-in-jamaica/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #deepseabedmining #deepseamining #mining

"A socially legitimate management process involves (a) robust and inclusive stakeholder engagement, (b) fair, open, and transparent decision-making processes, and (c) equitable outcomes that generate a net benefit for humankind, where the few do not benefit at the expense of many, and where burdens are not shouldered by the most vulnerable ocean-dependent communities."

#DeepSeabedMining
#DSM
#ResourceGrab

https://www.nature.com/articles/s44183-023-00009-7

"#Seabed #mining could soon begin in the #DeepOcean—but the potential impact on animals including #whales is unknown, researchers have warned.

Commercial-scale #DeepSeabedMining in international waters could be permitted for the first time later this year."

https://phys.org/news/2023-02-whale-clock-deep-sea.html#!

Plans for #DeepSeabedMining pit #RenewableEnergy demand against #OceanLife in an untamed frontier https://www.alternet.org/deep-sea-mining-ocean-life/ Much of the coverage of deep seabed mining has been framed to highlight the climate benefits. This overlooks the dangers this activity could pose for the Earth’s largest pristine #Ecology – the deep sea It would be wise to better understand this fragile #Ecosystem better before rushing to mine it #SaveOurOceans #environment #EarthSciences #NaturalResources #GreenEnergy