Towards a global strategy for the conservation of deep-sea active hydrothermal vents
Abstract Deep-sea active hydrothermal vents are globally diverse, vulnerable, rare, remote, and isolated habitats, yet they face increasing threats from human activities, including deep-sea mining. To address the conservation challenges surrounding these habitats, we present a global assessment of t...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2023-11-01
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Series: | npj Ocean Sustainability |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s44183-023-00029-3 |