New species found thriving 13,123 feet below water surface during deep-sea mining test
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Scientists conducting deep-sea mining tests at 13,123 feet below the Pacific Ocean surface discovered numerous previously unknown species, including marine worms, crustaceans, and mollusks, while documenting that mining activity reduced animal populations by 37 percent and species diversity by 32 percent. The findings underscore how little is known about deep-ocean ecosystems and highlight the need for rigorous environmental assessments before large-scale mining proceeds.
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