Zooplankton from the eastern Clarion Clipperton Zone. (Goetze, Ellis, Cazares via SWNS)
Deep-sea mining is threatening vital marine life in the ocean’s “twilight zone,” reveals new research.
The findings raise "urgent concerns" about long-lasting effects if large-scale commercial mining proceeds without strong environmental safeguards, say scientists.
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