“Half of the species we have observed appear to rely on the nodules, even mobile animals seem to prefer them, said Drazen. “The nodules are precisely what make this habitat unique.” The consequences of mining for polymetallic nodules are extreme at the local scale. A denuded seafloor and...
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Each year, billions of birds undergo extensive migrations, and long-distance travels across the seas are not uncommon [9]. These flights connect the remote regions of the world. The extensive overlap of the distribution of seabirds with the footprint of fishery operations is particularly concerning...