Controversial deep sea mining negotiations showed progress, but many disagreements among member states remain
States’ proposals not included in consolidated text, while mining contractors’ proposals accepted; covered items not cleared
Understanding oceans: Why UNESCO wants to map 80% of the world‘s seabed
A total funding of $5 billion (over Rs 37,600 crore) will be required for the project.
CITES COP19 lists sea cucumbers as ‘threatened’
Sea cucumbers perform the same role on the seabed that earthworms perform on land
Budget 2023-24: Deep Ocean Mission gets Rs 600 crore; funds to be spent on research vessel, identifying minerals
Experts raised concerns over the impacts of mining on deep-ocean biodiversity
You can’t mine the seabed without proper rules
Extracting these minerals would be energy intensive and the problems experienced in terrestrial mining would be replicated at sea
Deep sea mining: A new way forward or looming disaster?
Supporters say deep sea mining is needed to meet the global demand for green technologies; scientists fear a possible gold rush for precious …
UN body can face litigation if seabed mining is approved before developing regulations: Paper
Council of the International Seabed Authority needs to discuss appropriate means for equitable sharing of benefits, among other things
Deep sea mining threatens global waters, seabed authority lets it: Greenpeace
The international non-profit raises concerns on the International Seabed Authority’s role and competence
Why does the world need a library of underwater sounds? A scientist explains
Audrey Looby, lead author of new study on underwater sound library explains the science, benefits and challenges of such a database
Plans for deep seabed mining pit renewable energy demand against ocean life in a largely unexplored frontier
Less than 10% of the deep seabed has been mapped to understand its basic structure and contents
Assess marine biodiversity before permitting deep-sea mining: Experts
India backs International Seabed Authority at 27th session of Assembly while many countries question body’s stand on deep-sea mining
