Researchers Observe Potential Impacts of Seafloor Mining
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 7 August 2021
Researchers modeled how deep-sea mining sediment plumes spread, showing they disperse widely and unpredictably. The findings aim to guide regulations and assess ecological impacts of future mining.
Keywords: deep-sea mining, sediment plumes, ocean model, Clarion Clipperton Zone, ecology, minerals, regulation
Scientists Explore Mineral-Rich Seafloor, DDT Dump Sites; Discover Methane Seep, Whale Fall
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 9 August 2021
A 12-day expedition off Southern California studied biodiversity, mineral-rich seafloor, and toxic DDT dump sites, collecting 300+ samples to assess ecological impacts and guide ocean policy.
Keywords: deep sea, biodiversity, DDT dump, Schmidt Ocean Institute, minerals, ecology, conservation
It’s Not Just SARS-CoV-2: Most Respiratory Viruses Spread by Aerosols
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 26 August 2021
A global review shows many respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, spread mainly via aerosols, not droplets. Authors urge ventilation, masking, and aerosol precautions to curb transmission.
Keywords: COVID-19, aerosols, airborne transmission, ventilation, masking, respiratory viruses, public health
