What ’s at stake if we mine the deep sea? – podcast

As the International Seabed Authority gathers in Jamaica to thrash out regulations for mining the deep sea, Chris Michael of the Guardian ’s Seascape team gives Ian Sample the background to this highly contested decision. Ian also hears from the marine biologist Dr Diva Amon about why some scientists are sounding the alarmClips: CBCRead more Guardian reporting on this story from the Seascape teamhere.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - July 18, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Presented by Ian Sample, with Chris Michael and Dr Diva Amon; produced by Ned Carter Miles and Madeleine Finlay; sound design by Joel Cox; the executive producer is Ellie Bury Tags: Science Deep-sea mining Oceans Marine life Environment Source Type: news