Fears that a seabed mining 'marine industrial revolution' could wipe out habitats worldwide
"Fears that a seabed mining 'marine industrial revolution' could wipe out habitats worldwide" — Tom Bawden — The Independent — February 27, 2015
The world’s oceans are poised for a seabed mining frenzy amid a “marine industrial revolution” that threatens to destroy habitats and wipe out species, an expert has warned.
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Deep seabed mining could have serious impacts on the ocean environment and the future livelihoods and well being of coastal communities. An international, multi-sector approach to management and protection, similar to that under development by the International Seabed Authority under UNCLOS, is needed, if we are to ensure the health and sustainable use of our oceans.
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