Impact of deep-sea mining on seafloor ecosystem still evident 44 years later
November 02, 2026
November 02, 2026
LIVERPOOL, England, Nov. 2 -- The University of Liverpool posted the following news release:
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Impact of deep-sea mining on seafloor ecosystem still evident 44 years later
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Little is known about the long-term effects of deep-sea mining on the organic matter that supports life on the seafloor.
However, as interest in mining the deep sea for rare metals grows, there is concern that disturbing the seabed could affect the ecosyste . . .
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Impact of deep-sea mining on seafloor ecosystem still evident 44 years later
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Little is known about the long-term effects of deep-sea mining on the organic matter that supports life on the seafloor.
However, as interest in mining the deep sea for rare metals grows, there is concern that disturbing the seabed could affect the ecosyste . . .