Seafloor ecosystem affected by deep-sea mining

Deep-sea mining disrupts seafloor ecosystems for over four decades

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New research from the University of Liverpool reveals that deep-sea mining causes long-lasting disruption to seafloor sediments, affecting the quantity and quality of organic matter even 44 years later. This finding underscores the importance of ongoing monitoring to ensure responsible environmental management of deep-sea ecosystems.

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