Deep Sea Mining Shrimp (IMAGE)

Duke University

Deep Sea Mining Shrimp

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Many rare seafloor species, such as these shrimp (Rimicaris hybisae) could be threatened when companies begin mining at mineral-rich sites near deep-sea hydrothermal vents. An international team of researchers has developed a new set of criteria to identify areas where no mining should occur.

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NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration

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