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The deep sea covers about half of the Earth's surface and is home to a vast range of species. Little is known about these environments, and mining could have long-lasting and unforeseen consequences - not just at mining sites but also across much larger areas. This study gives a global overview of all current plans to mine the seabed, and looks at the potential impacts including physical destruction of seabed habitats, creation of large underwater plumes of sediment and the effects of chemical, noise and light pollution arising from mining operations. [Source: Sci-News]
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