Deep-Sea Misconceptions Cause Underestimation of Seabed-Mining Impacts

Scientific misconceptions are likely leading to miscalculations of the environmental impacts of deep-seabed mining. These result from underestimating mining footprints relative to habitats targeted and poor understanding of the sensitivity, biodiversity, and dynamics of deep-sea ecosystems. Addressi...

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Published in:Trends in ecology & evolution (Amsterdam) 2020-10, Vol.35 (10), p.853-857
Main Authors: Smith, Craig R., Tunnicliffe, Verena, Colaço, Ana, Drazen, Jeffrey C., Gollner, Sabine, Levin, Lisa A., Mestre, Nelia C., Metaxas, Anna, Molodtsova, Tina N., Morato, Telmo, Sweetman, Andrew K., Washburn, Travis, Amon, Diva J.
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Language:English
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Summary:Scientific misconceptions are likely leading to miscalculations of the environmental impacts of deep-seabed mining. These result from underestimating mining footprints relative to habitats targeted and poor understanding of the sensitivity, biodiversity, and dynamics of deep-sea ecosystems. Addressing these misconceptions and knowledge gaps is needed for effective management of deep-seabed mining.
ISSN:0169-5347
1872-8383
DOI:10.1016/j.tree.2020.07.002