US EditionRestoring sea floor after mining may not be possible, researchers warn
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In Dakar, environmental activists decided to take the lead. While the authorization of deep seabed mining techniques is currently under discussion, the activists gathered on Sunday 20 July to warn about the dangers of such exploitation and put pressure on the Senegalese government.
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Restoring sea floor after mining may not be possible, researchers warn
Scientists present at the latest effort to hash out international rules for deep-sea mining say it's unclear if it's possible to restore damaged sea floor ecosystems -- or how long it would take.
Scientists present at the latest efforts to chop international rules for mining on the high seas say it is not clear whether it is possible to restore damaged ecosystems on the seabed – or how long it would take. One of the last wild areas on the planet, the seabed is a coveted border [...]
The restoration of ecosystems destroyed by mining on the high seas is, for the time being, only a glamour, scientists believe, and there is reason to question future international regulations of practice, which could use the concept of "rehabilitation of the seabed".
Conservation groups call for pause on deep-sea mining to assess risks
Conservation groups call for pause on deep-sea mining to assess risks kcpnews2 Sun, 07/20/2025 - 05:00 Image (California News Service) Click play to listen to this article. Audio file Conservation groups, including the National Wildlife Federation and Oceana, are calling for a moratorium on deep-sea mining for minerals until more research can be done on the potential environmental risks.President Donald Trump recently signed an executive orde…
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