Christina Richardson
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The deep sea is a vital carbon sink, but it’s under threat.
Bottom trawling & deep-sea mining could release massive carbon stores, worsening the climate crisis 🌀. The burden of proof should be on those exploiting, not protecting, these ecosystems.
📘 Read our latest by Christina Richardson, Ph.D.
Bottom trawling & deep-sea mining could release massive carbon stores, worsening the climate crisis 🌀. The burden of proof should be on those exploiting, not protecting, these ecosystems.
📘 Read our latest by Christina Richardson, Ph.D.
How disturbing the deep sea could worsen the climate crisis
Although the full climate impact of destructive activities, such as trawling and mining, remains as mysterious as the deep-sea itself, this much is clear: when the seafloor is adequately protected, it...
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August 12, 2025 at 3:17 PM
The deep sea is a vital carbon sink, but it’s under threat.
Bottom trawling & deep-sea mining could release massive carbon stores, worsening the climate crisis 🌀. The burden of proof should be on those exploiting, not protecting, these ecosystems.
📘 Read our latest by Christina Richardson, Ph.D.
Bottom trawling & deep-sea mining could release massive carbon stores, worsening the climate crisis 🌀. The burden of proof should be on those exploiting, not protecting, these ecosystems.
📘 Read our latest by Christina Richardson, Ph.D.