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Mail Online
1 month ago
OMG science

'Barbie pigs' among new species discovered near planned deep-sea mine

Deep-sea researchers catalog new species in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone, including unique marine life like 'Barbie pig' and 'Rattail fish'.
The CCZ, rich in metal nodules for advanced batteries, prompts ecological census for potentially undiscovered species. [ more ]
www.thelocal.no
3 months ago
EU data protection

Norway's deep-sea mining plans could put it on collision course with the EU

The European Parliament raised concerns over Norway's plans for deep-sea mining and its potential impact on EU fisheries, food security, and Arctic marine biodiversity.
Norway, despite not being an EU member, is bound by the EEA Agreement and must adopt European laws in exchange for access to the single market. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Environment

Deep-sea mining: why is interest growing and what are the risks?

Deep sea mining is a method of extracting minerals from the seabed at depths greater than 200 meters.
The demand for minerals needed for the energy transition is expected to double by 2040, leading to interest in deep sea mining. [ more ]
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