A recent news story from across the wires emphasizes why it is so important that the first deep sea mining activities are conducted in a way that least harms the ocean and protects coastal communities.
India has purchased its first ship, the Sagar Nidhi, that will enable it to conduct deep sea mining. The goal is to demonstrate for the first time pilot mining activity on the central Indian Ocean seabed, according to the article.
With the recent changes in technology and the flurry of interest in mining, are we ready for the potential impacts?
