Deep seabed mining plans pit renewable energy demand against ocean life in a largely unexplored frontier

Mining nodules from the deep ocean seabed could provide the metals crucial for today’s EV batteries and renewable energy technology, but little is known about the harm it could cause.

Kerry Krutilla, Professor of Environmental and Energy Policy, Indiana University • conversation
Jan. 17, 2023 • ~13 min

Plans for deep seabed mining pit renewable energy demand against ocean life in a largely unexplored frontier

Mining nodules from the deep ocean seabed could provide the metals crucial for today’s EV batteries and renewable energy technology, but little is known about the harm it could cause.

Kerry Krutilla, Professor of Environmental and Energy Policy, Indiana University • conversation
Jan. 17, 2023 • ~13 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

A rush is on to mine the deep seabed, with effects on ocean life that aren't well understood

Companies are eager to mine the deep ocean for valuable mineral deposits. But scientists are concerned about impacts on sea life, including creatures that haven't even been discovered yet.

Elizabeth Mendenhall, Assistant Professor of Marine Affairs and Political Science, University of Rhode Island • conversation
Aug. 17, 2020 • ~9 min

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