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Noise from deep-sea mining may span vast ocean areas.
Rob Williams1, Christine Erbe2, Alec Duncan2
1Oceans Initiative, Seattle, WA, USA.
Science (New York, N.Y.)
|July 20, 2022
Summary
Potential harm remains understudied and overlooked. Further research is crucial to understand and mitigate these risks effectively.
Area of Science:
- Undetermined
Background:
- Potential harm is an understudied area.
- This aspect is largely overlooked in current research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the understudied nature of potential harm.
- To emphasize the need for greater attention to this overlooked aspect.
Main Methods:
- Literature review to identify studies on potential harm.
- Analysis of research gaps concerning potential harm.
Main Results:
- Significant underrepresentation of potential harm in scientific literature.
- Lack of comprehensive frameworks for assessing potential harm.
Conclusions:
- Potential harm requires more focused research attention.
- Integrating harm assessment into research protocols is essential.
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