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Environment and deep-sea mining: A perspective

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Title Environment and deep-sea mining: A perspective
 
Creator Nath, B.N.
Sharma, R.
 
Subject deep water
mineral deposits
ferromanganese nodules
deep-sea mining
environmental impact
hazard assessment
environmental protection
environmental legislation
 
Description As the quest for deep-sea mineral resources is gaining momentum, environment and ocean mining have become important aspects of study. Because many of these deposits occur in international waters, the concern for environmental conservation in view of the effects of deep-sea mining is resulting in these effects being studied in different oceans, and efforts to develop regulations governing this exploitation are also underway at national and international levels. The impact assessment of deep-sea mining to encompass a variety of subjects, including environmental, socioeconomic, technological, and legal aspects. At the same time, effects of in situ environmental conditions on mining activities also need to be considered for efficient performance by the mining system. Differences in the degree of impact have been noticed during the mining simulation experiments by different investigating agencies. Therefore, interparameter comparisons, standardization of methods, and improvement in mining design are important considerations for proper utilization of resources, conservation of environment, and cost efficiency of the mining operations
 
Date 2009-01-09T08:08:13Z
2009-01-09T08:08:13Z
2000
 
Type Journal Article
 
Identifier Marine Georesources and Geotechnology, Vol.18; 285-294p.
http://drs.nio.org/drs/handle/2264/1653
 
Language en
 
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Publisher Taylor and Francis