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Scientists caution that unchecked mining could disrupt ocean food webs from the depths to dinner plates worldwide.

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The Southern Ocean can release stored heat during cooling, creating short-term warming. This discovery shows climate recovery ...

Deep-sea nodules are a source of critical metals. Mining for them could harm ecosystems. Deep-sea nodules are a source of critical metals. Mining for them could harm ecosystems.The National ...

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