Deep-Sea Misconceptions Cause Underestimation of Seabed-Mining Impacts. (October 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Smith, Craig R.; Tunnicliffe, Verena; Colaço, Ana; Drazen, Jeffrey C.; Gollner, Sabine; Levin, Lisa A.; Mestre, Nelia C.; Metaxas, Anna; Molodtsova, Tina N.; Morato, Telmo; Sweetman, Andrew K.; Washburn, Travis; Amon, Diva J.
• Is Part Of: Trends in ecology & evolution. Volume 35:Number 10(2020)
• Page Start: 853
• Page End: 857
• Publication Date: 2020-10
• Subjects: Ecology -- Periodicals; Evolution (Biology) -- Periodicals; 576.8
• DOI: 10.1016/j.tree.2020.07.002
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0169-5347

Abstract

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.