Biodiversity > Norway proposes to open up area bigger than UK for deep seabed mining

Norway proposes to open up area bigger than UK for deep seabed mining

Published 07:32 on June 21, 2023  /  Last updated at 07:32 on June 21, 2023  / /  Biodiversity, EMEA

The Norwegian government has announced plans to open up an area of over 280,000 sq. km for commercial seabed mineral activities, in spite of stern warnings from scientists and green groups of potential severe consequences for marine biodiversity.
The Norwegian government has announced plans to open up an area of over 280,000 sq. km for commercial seabed mineral activities, in spite of stern warnings from scientists and green groups of potential severe consequences for marine biodiversity.


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