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Debunking deep sea mining myths

While the hype around deep sea mining is real, there may be unintended consequences that will come with it.

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Mining the sea means mining public support too

Gaining social legitimacy of deep sea mining should consider who makes the decisions and how.

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Seabed mining could sink the fishing industry

If unchecked, deep sea mining could impact fish stocks and Pacific Island communities along with it.

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You can’t mine the seabed without proper rules

Mining the seabed without proper regulations seems outlandish. But it could happen sooner than we think.

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The technology behind deep sea mining

On the ocean floor, robots will gather the rocks and suction pipes and hydraulic lifts will transport these to a surface vessel.

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Treaty to protect high seas too late to stop mining

Deep sea mining is about to get the green light and companies itching to exploit it have a head start on authorities.

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Deep sea decisions can consider Indigenous knowledge

Indigenous cultural relationships to the seabed have already been taken into account in three successful court proceedings in South Africa.

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What cost for riches from the ocean floor?

The regulatory body for deep sea mining is under pressure to accept mining applications, but what are the risks?

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Are the Olympic Games still relevant?

How schools are failing neurodivergent students

What’s it like growing up and parenting in a digital world?

Debunking deep sea mining myths

Mining the sea means mining public support too

Seabed mining could sink the fishing industry

You can’t mine the seabed without proper rules

The technology behind deep sea mining

Treaty to protect high seas too late to stop mining

Deep sea decisions can consider Indigenous knowledge

What cost for riches from the ocean floor?

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