Deep sea mining: what are the environmental impacts?

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Authors: Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology, Jonathan Wentworth
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Abstract

Mining of mineral resources on the deep seabed is being proposed. What is known about the likely environmental impacts?

Fields of Study & Subjects

International Maritime Law Issues Marine Biology and Ecology Research Marine and Offshore Engineering Studies

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Publication date
5 January 2026