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deep sea mining

The science of deep sea mining – Expert Q+A

The science of deep sea mining – Expert Q+A

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 24 February 202525 February 2025

Researchers around the world are racing to get a fuller picture of the ecological impacts of mining the deep seabeds […]

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Deep sea mining test may have had lasting impacts – Expert Reaction

Deep sea mining test may have had lasting impacts – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 18 July 202318 July 2023

A deep sea mining test that lasted just two hours may have reduced fish and shrimp populations in the surrounding […]

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The murky legal waters of deep-sea mining – Expert Q&A

The murky legal waters of deep-sea mining – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 06 July 202307 July 2023

The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is about to miss a key deadline to establish a deep-sea mining code for international […]

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A looming deadline for deep-sea mining regulations – Expert Q&A

A looming deadline for deep-sea mining regulations – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 19 April 202309 May 2023

An untapped abundance of minerals lies at the bottom of the deep sea. These include metals that are crucial for […]

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NZ backs moratorium on deep-sea mining – Expert Reaction

NZ backs moratorium on deep-sea mining – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 28 October 202203 February 2023

New Zealand will back a conditional moratorium on deep sea mining in international waters, until strong environmental rules can be agreed and backed up […]

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