World nations debate future of deep-sea mining in Jamaica https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/news/world-nations-debate-future-of-deep-sea-mining-in-jamaica/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #deepseabedmining #deepseamining #mining

"A socially legitimate management process involves (a) robust and inclusive stakeholder engagement, (b) fair, open, and transparent decision-making processes, and (c) equitable outcomes that generate a net benefit for humankind, where the few do not benefit at the expense of many, and where burdens are not shouldered by the most vulnerable ocean-dependent communities."

#DeepSeabedMining
#DSM
#ResourceGrab

https://www.nature.com/articles/s44183-023-00009-7

"#Seabed #mining could soon begin in the #DeepOcean—but the potential impact on animals including #whales is unknown, researchers have warned.

Commercial-scale #DeepSeabedMining in international waters could be permitted for the first time later this year."

https://phys.org/news/2023-02-whale-clock-deep-sea.html#!

Plans for #DeepSeabedMining pit #RenewableEnergy demand against #OceanLife in an untamed frontier https://www.alternet.org/deep-sea-mining-ocean-life/ Much of the coverage of deep seabed mining has been framed to highlight the climate benefits. This overlooks the dangers this activity could pose for the Earth’s largest pristine #Ecology – the deep sea It would be wise to better understand this fragile #Ecosystem better before rushing to mine it #SaveOurOceans #environment #EarthSciences #NaturalResources #GreenEnergy