Rules for deep-sea mining are under scrutiny post the International Seabed Authority meetings, with concerns over 'dark oxygen' raising alarms about potential consequences of mining.
Scientists, advocates, and policymakers are urging for a moratorium on deep-sea mining due to limited understanding of its impacts, particularly following the discovery of 'dark oxygen' in the abyssal seafloor.
Palau President emphasized the crucial decisions to be made regarding deep-sea mining's effects on ocean health, biodiversity, and the recently found 'dark oxygen,' which plays a significant role in our planet's ecosystem.
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