Deep seabed mining is potentially imminent in the Clarion Clipperton Fracture Zone (CCFZ;
northeast Pacific). Seabed collectors will remove polymetallic nodules and the surrounding …

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to reduced anthropogenic pressure on ecosystems in
several world areas, but resulting ecosystem responses in these areas have not been …

Abstract Integrated Environmental Assessment systems and ecosystem models study the
links between anthropogenic and climatic pressures on marine ecosystems and help …

Continental shelves encompass gently sloped seascapes that are highly productive and
intensively exploited for natural resources. Islands, reefs and other emergent or quasi …

Automating identification of benthic habitats from imagery, with Machine Learning (ML), is
necessary to contribute efficiently and effectively to marine spatial planning. A promising …

This work investigated the possibility of the direct preparation of aluminum alloys by
aluminothermic reduction of deep-sea nodules with a high excess of aluminum. The process …

Tropical marine habitats are among the most biodiverse on Earth but are facing accelerated
local and global threats. Well-planned marine protected areas (MPAs) are a …

1 Executive Summary Integrated Environmental Assessment systems and ecosystem
models study the links between anthropogenic and climatic pressures on marine …