Deep-sea mining: interdisciplinary research on potential environmental, legal, economic, and societal implications

In this paper, we present a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge in the aforementioned fields as well as a comparison of the impacts associated with conventional terrestrial mining. Furthermore, we identify knowledge gaps that should be urgently addressed to ensure that the world...

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Main Authors: Koschinsky-Fritsche, Andrea (Author) , Werner, Welf (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:English
Published: 19 June 2018
In: Integrated environmental assessment and management
Year: 2018, Volume: 14, Issue: 6, Pages: 672-691
ISSN:1551-3793
DOI:10.1002/ieam.4071
Online Access:Volltext
https://setac.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/ieam.4071
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Author Notes:Andrea Koschinsky, Luise Heinrich, Klaus Boehnke, J. Christopher Cohrs, Till Markus, Maor Shani, Pradeep Singh, Karen Smith Stegen, and Welf Werner
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Summary:In this paper, we present a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge in the aforementioned fields as well as a comparison of the impacts associated with conventional terrestrial mining. Furthermore, we identify knowledge gaps that should be urgently addressed to ensure that the world at large benefits from safe, efficient, and environmentally sound mining procedures.
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ISSN:1551-3793
DOI:10.1002/ieam.4071