Deep-Sea Mining: What's the Story?

This video is a DOSI production created in collaboration with Leo Richards of ‪@NaturalWorldFacts‬ Written by Elin Thomas (DOSI Communications Manager), with input from the DOSI Minerals Working Group Narrated and edited by Leo Richards (‪‪‪@NaturalWorldFacts‬‬) Footage provided by: Schmidt Ocean Institute GEOMAR NOAA Ocean Exploration Deep CCZ, Craig Smith #deepsea #science #deepseamining #ocean #nature [...] [3:51] Consequently, deep-sea mining in these areas is liable to result in environmental impacts including habitat removal, species extinctions, [4:02] loss of ecosystem functions, and alteration of species behaviour and life history. [4:09] Given this potential for the deep-sea mining industry to indelibly alter these valuable seafloor ecosystems, the proactive development and implementation [4:19] of comprehensive evidence-based management policies is paramount. [...] ### Transcript [0:03] The deep ocean represents 96% of all habitable space on Earth, and it is teeming with awe-inspiring life. [0:14] As our human influence extends ever deeper into the ocean, there is a growing need for effective and sustainable management to safeguard this remarkable environment for current and future generations. [0:29] This can only be achieved if its management is informed by the best available science, information, and knowledge.