New research co-authored by Nives Dolšak, Ph.D., director of SMEA, explores how different audiences perceive the emerging issue of deep-sea mining. The study, published in Environmental Research Letters, compares perspectives between the general public and environmental organizations.

The findings suggest that public support for deep-sea mining can shift depending on how the issue is framed, for example, emphasizing economic benefits or environmental risks, while environmental organizations tend to hold more consistent views.

The research contributes to ongoing discussions about ocean governance and the complex tradeoffs surrounding the potential extraction of critical minerals from the deep ocean.

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