Deep-sea life is still recovering from mining activity 40 years ago

The site of a deep-sea mining test in 1979 had lower levels of biodiversity when researchers revisited the site in 2023 compared with undisturbed areas nearby The site of a deep-sea mining test in 1979 had lower levels of biodiversity when researchers revisited the site in 2023 compared with undisturbed areas nearby  New Scientist – News