Deep-sea mining
Deep-sea mining
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深海采矿
DOI：
10.1093/oso/9780198841654.003.0005
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发表时间：
2020
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Abbie S. A. Chapman
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作者：
Daniel O. B. Jones;D. Amon;Abbie S. A. Chapman
开采深海海底大量堆积的矿物质可能会提供重要资源，但也有可能导致广泛的环境影响。其中一些影响尚不明确，而且对于三种主要资源类型（多金属结核、海底块状硫化物和多金属（富钴）结壳）可能有所不同。在此，我们详细介绍了开采过程，并描述了与相关矿物质有关的生态系统。然后，我们解释了开采的预期影响，并讨论了它们对深海生态系统的潜在影响。我们还强调了为支撑新兴的深海采矿业进行有效环境管理和监管所需的缺失证据。
Mining the extensive accumulations of minerals on the seafloor of the deep ocean might provide important resources, but it also has the potential to lead to widespread environmental impacts. Some of these impacts are unknown, and some may differ for the three main resource types: polymetallic nodules, seafloor massive sulphides, and polymetallic (cobalt-rich) crusts. Here, we detail the mining processes and describe the ecosystems associated with the minerals of interest. We then explain the expected impacts of mining, and discuss their potential effects on deep-ocean ecosystems. We also highlight the missing evidence needed to underpin effective environmental management and regulation of the nascent deep-sea mining industry.