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Deep-sea mining threatens jellyfish, suggests first-of-its-kind study

Sediment dislodged by ocean-floor mining could disrupt jellyfish metabolism, potentially causing the animals serious harm.

Critical negotiations on deep sea mining kick off in Jamaica

Critical negotiations concerning the future of deep sea mining and mineral extraction kicked off Monday in Jamaica, as conservationists aim to rein in a nascent industry that so far lacks meaningful guardrails.