Deep-Sea Mining Poses Environmental Risks Amid Clean Energy Push, Studies Warn
Research indicates deep-sea mining operations could cause permanent damage to fragile ocean ecosystems. Scientists report minimal recovery decades after experimental mining, raising concerns about biodiversity loss and climate impacts.
Environmental Concerns Mount Over Deep-Sea Mining Operations
As global demand for critical minerals intensifies during the clean energy transition, attention is turning to the ocean depths where vast mineral deposits await extraction. However, analysts suggest the environmental costs of deep-sea mining may outweigh the benefits, according to recent scientific assessments.