Deep-sea mining: Climate solution or ecological threat?

The International Seabed Authority is meeting to devise regulations that could allow mining of the deep ocean floor for minerals needed for green energy technology. But bringing those minerals to the surface could disrupt delicate deep-sea ecosystems.

Seabed mining - Wikipedia

Deep-Sea Mining: World's Oceans Facing a New Threat

Business Backlash Against Deep-Sea Mining Grows

Role of deep-sea equipment in promoting the forefront of studies on life in extreme environments - ScienceDirect

Mining robot stranded on Pacific Ocean floor in deep-sea mining trial

Leaked video footage of ocean pollution shines light on deep-sea mining, Deep-sea mining

Ocean and Climate Change - The Ocean Foundation

Photos: Deep-sea mining could endanger these spectacular marine animals - Vox

Ethical considerations surrounding deep-sea mining do matter: Trends in Ecology & Evolution

Google, BMW, AB Volvo, Samsung back environmental call for pause on deep-sea mining

Microsoft, BMW, Enviro Orgs, Protest Deep-Sea Mining Proposals at ISA Meeting, Claiming Global Food Security Threats - EnviroNews