JPI Oceans launches the Joint Call: Impacts of Deep-Sea Nodule Mining

11/08/2017

Several JPI Oceans member countries launched the Joint Call: Impacts of Deep-Sea Nodule Mining on 1st August 2017 for proposals to study the environmental impacts and risks associated with seabed mining. 

The submission of pre-proposals started on 1st August 2017 and closes on 1st November 2017

Proposals should address the topics outlined in the call text. Some important topics will include:

  • the fate and impact of the particle plume generated during mining operations, 
  • the definition of appropriate indicators of ecosystem health and threshold values for “harmful effects” on the environment as well as 
  • measures to mitigate significant adverse effects, 
  • an assessment of associated environmental risks, and 
  • implementation of scientific knowledge and respective uncertainties into improved legislation, including analyses that address the science-policy interface.

Further information is available on JPI Oceans website.