A changing deep ocean5 min read
Warming and Oxygen Change Below the Surface
The deep ocean is not insulated from climate change, although its sampling gaps complicate local predictions. Heat and oxygen records must be read by depth and basin.
A changing deep ocean.
The deep ocean is not insulated from climate change, although its sampling gaps complicate local predictions. Heat and oxygen records must be read by depth and basin.
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A changing deep ocean4 min read
Deep-Sea Mining: The Habitat Questions Before the Machinery
Potential impacts differ between nodules, seamount crusts, and vent sulfides. Baseline data, sediment disturbance, and recovery time are central questions.
A changing deep ocean4 min read
Bottom Trawling and Slow-Growing Deep-Sea Habitat
Towed gear can disturb the seabed. Corals and sponges are especially relevant because complex, stable habitats can take a long time to rebuild.
A changing deep ocean4 min read
Protecting Deep-Sea Places Before Every Species Has a Name
Unknown species are not the only reason to protect a habitat. Structure, connectivity, and ecological function can matter while taxonomy is still catching up.