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'Sound Science' Must Guide Deep-sea Mining: Top Official

Environmentalists warn seabed mining risks destroying habitats and species that are little understood (Credit: AFP)

Rules on deep-sea mining in international waters must be driven by "sound science" and built on consensus, the head of the body charged with regulating the divisive practice said Thursday.

Deep-sea mining in international waters involves taking minerals like nickel, cobalt and copper -- crucial for renewable energy technology -- from the sea floor.

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