There are also pressing health concerns. Once exposed, the dry seabed is likely to release dust containing industrial contaminants and salt, posing serious threats to human health. It could be a ...

Diplomats from more than 30 nations have criticized a proposal that could allow the start of seabed mining by 2027. By Eric Lipton Reporting from Washington Nearly 40 nations, big and small ...

The same goes for certain industrial plants and settlements. According to the press release, “the exposed dry seabed is likely to release dust containing industrial contaminants and salt, posing ...