“No” to Deep Sea Mining – UBC-led study finds costs of the extractive process far outweigh the benefits
As the world considers what role mineral extraction will play in climate adaptations and a decarbonized future, deep sea mining (DSM) has caught the attention of private companies and many low-income countries as a source of critical resources and potential profit. However, ocean scientists, including Rashid Sumaila, a UBC-based lead author of a new report,…