Threatened by mining, polymetallic nodules are required to preserve abyssal epifauna
Threatened by mining, polymetallic nodules are required to preserve abyssal epifauna
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London: Nature Publishing Group UK
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Polymetallic nodule mining at abyssal depths in the Clarion Clipperton Fracture Zone (Eastern Central Pacific) will impact one of the most remote and least known environments on Earth. Since vast areas are being targeted by concession holders for future mining, large-scale effects of these activities are expected. Hence, insight into the fauna asso...
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Threatened by mining, polymetallic nodules are required to preserve abyssal epifauna
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TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_4887785
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_4887785
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2045-2322
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2045-2322
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10.1038/srep26808
