Deep-sea mining may wipe out species we have only just discovered

Among the dozens of endangered species, is a spiky snail named after The Clash lead singer, Joe Strummer.

Elin Angharad Thomas, PhD Researcher, Deep-Sea Biology, Queen's University Belfast • conversation
Dec. 10, 2021 • ~7 min

Five things we learned about the state of the planet at the world's biggest meeting of biodiversity experts

Which species are becoming endangered and which are recovering, according to the IUCN World Conservation Congress?

Louise Gentle, Senior Lecturer in Wildlife Conservation, Nottingham Trent University • conversation
Sept. 16, 2021 • ~7 min

COVID-19 made deep-sea mining more tempting for some Pacific islands – this could be a problem

Contracts for exploring the deep sea are due to expire before a safe mining code can be agreed.

Sue Farran, Reader of Law, Newcastle University • conversation
June 14, 2021 • ~7 min

The ocean economy is booming: who is making money, who is paying the price? Podcast

Plus, why Brazilian women who lived through Zika are avoiding getting pregnant during the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to episode 18 of The Conversation Weekly podcast.

Daniel Merino, Assistant Editor: Science, Health, Environment; Co-Host: The Conversation Weekly Podcast • conversation
June 3, 2021 • ~5 min

Blue economy: how a handful of companies reap most of the benefits in multi-billion ocean industries

As few as 100 companies produced 60% of revenues in eight ocean industries in 2018.

Jean-Baptiste Jouffray, Postdoctoral Researcher in Sustainability Science, Stockholm University • conversation
March 1, 2021 • ~7 min

Inside the Ocean 100 – small group of wealthy sea-based companies worth as much as Mexico

As few as 100 companies produced 60% of revenues in eight ocean industries in 2018.

Jean-Baptiste Jouffray, Postdoctoral Researcher in Marine Ecology, Stockholm University • conversation
March 1, 2021 • ~7 min

/

1