Deep sea mining risks 'irreversible' damage to oceans and poses harm to endangered species, scientists warn

Deep-sea mining noise pollution threatens whales, study finds

Scientists warned that commercial-scale extraction of valuable minerals from the ocean floor would damage habitats and interfere with the way cetaceans communicate.

Deep-sea mining may disrupt whale communication, study finds

Noise produced by mining the seabed for nickel, cobalt and other metals for the green energy transition could interfere with whales' ability to navigate the ocean depths and communicate with one another, according to a study released on Tuesday.

Deep-sea mining noise pollution threatens whales: study

Scientists warned on Tuesday that controversial seabed mining could significantly threaten ocean ecosystems, especially blue whales and other cetaceans already stressed by shipping, pollution and climate change.A study in the journal Frontiers in Marine Science found that commercial-scale extraction of valuable minerals from the ocean floor, which could begin for the first time later this year, would damage habitats and interfere with the way ce…

Deep-sea mining noise pollution threatens whales: study

Scientists warned on Tuesday that controversial seabed mining could significantly threaten ocean ecosystems, especially blue whales and other cetaceans already stressed by shipping, pollution and climate…

Whale warning as clock ticks towards deep sea mining - Politics.co.uk

Scientists warn deep sea mining could be a “significant risk to ocean ecosystems” with “long lasting and irreversible” impacts, including to globally endangered species, like blue whales. • Noise and disturbance – which could travel for at least several hundred kms – risks masking calls between mothers and calves or partners, could cause behaviour change... Read more »

Deep sea mining risks 'irreversible' damage to oceans and poses harm to endangered species, scientists warn

Demand for critical minerals is rising as countries shift off fossil fuels and seek improved energy security. But damage to the delicate marine ecosystem is likely to be "irreversible," a study warns.