Threat
Seabed Mining
Deep-sea mining stirs sediments and metals, harming seafloor life
In context
What it is
Deep-sea mining stirs sediments and metals, harming seafloor life
Why it matters
Seabed Mining can disrupt marine habitats, species survival, and food-web stability. Its effects often spread beyond the original disturbance through connected ocean systems.
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