Deep-Sea misconceptions cause underestimation of seabed-mining impacts
Smith, C.R.; Tunnicliffe, V.; Colaço, A.; Drazen, J.C.; Gollner, S.; Levin, L.A.; Mestre, N.C.; Metaxas, A.; Molodtsova, T.N.; Morato, T.; Sweetman, A.K.; Washburn, T.W.; Amon, D.J. (2020). Deep-Sea misconceptions cause underestimation of seabed-mining impacts. Trends Ecol. Evol. 35(10): 853-857. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tree.2020.07.002
In: Trends in Ecology and Evolution. Elsevier Science: Amsterdam. ISSN 0169-5347; e-ISSN 1872-8383, more
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| Authors | | Top |
- Smith, C.R.
- Tunnicliffe, V.
- Colaço, A., more
- Drazen, J.C.
- Gollner, S., more
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- Levin, L.A.
- Mestre, N.C.
- Metaxas, A.
- Molodtsova, T.N.
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- Morato, T.
- Sweetman, A.K.
- Washburn, T.W.
- Amon, D.J.
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| Abstract |
Scientific misconceptions are likely leading to miscalculations of the environmental impacts of deep-seabed mining. These result from underestimating mining footprints relative to habitats targeted and poor understanding of the sensitivity, biodiversity, and dynamics of deep-sea ecosystems. Addressing these misconceptions and knowledge gaps is needed for effective management of deep-seabed mining. |
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