So we got people to stop using #plasticstraws for this to take over.
'By May 2022, the International Seabed Authority... issued 31 contracts to explore #deepsea #mineral deposits. > than 1.5 million km2 of seabed, (size of Mongolia),has been set aside for mineral exploration'
'By May 2022, the International Seabed Authority... issued 31 contracts to explore #deepsea #mineral deposits. > than 1.5 million km2 of seabed, (size of Mongolia),has been set aside for mineral exploration'
As the deep sea remains understudied and poorly understood, there are many gaps in our understanding of its biodiversity and ecosystems making it difficult to assess the potential impacts of #DeepSea mining.
Our Issues Brief explains bit.ly/3ORd6wQ
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