Distribution of free-living marine nematodes in the Clarion–Clipperton Zone: implications for future deep-sea mining scenarios
<p>Mining of polymetallic nodules in abyssal seafloor sediments promises to address the growing worldwide demand for metallic minerals. Given that prospective mining operations are likely to have profound impacts on deep seafloor communities, industrial investment has been accompanied by scien...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2019-09-01
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| Series: | Biogeosciences |
| Online Access: | https://www.biogeosciences.net/16/3475/2019/bg-16-3475-2019.pdf |