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GEOMAR publishes position paper on deep-sea research

By | April 14, 2025
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Credits: Berend de Kort, pexels

Under the leadership of Professor Dr. Sylvia Sander from GEOMAR, a group of leading marine scientists has prepared a position paper on deep-sea research and management. The report provides recommendations for the more sustainable exploration and management of this sensitive habitat. The authors argue that decisions regarding the use and protection of the deep sea are impossible without sound knowledge of ecosystem processes and biodiversity. They… Read more »

Deep-sea mining: States demand research into unforeseeable consequences

By | March 11, 2025
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Credits: RIFS@GFZ

Pressure is mounting on the International Seabed Authority (ISA) to adopt regulations for deep-sea mining. While some ISA member states are hoping for a swift start, a growing number of countries are calling for more time to study the environmental impacts of resource extraction and develop an appropriate regulatory framework. How could such a postponement be legally structured, and what political consequences would it have? Read more »