The opposing side

This episode will highlight the perspectives of those who are sounding alarms about the environmental risks. We'll sum up their concerns about the fragility of deep-sea ecosystems and the potential for irreversible damage from mining activities.

Their narrative emphasizes the many unknowns and need for precaution given how little is understood about the impacts on marine biodiversity and vulnerable habitats on the seabed.
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