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Impact of deep-sea mining on seafloor ecosystem still evident 44 years later

Source: Phys.org · Published 2 Nov 2026, 22:20

Little is known about the long-term effects of deep-sea mining on the organic matter that supports life on the seafloor. However, as interest in mining the deep sea for rare metals grows, there is concern that disturbing the seabed could affect the ecosystems of the deep ocean.

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