I.U.C.N. Update Says Deep-Sea Mining Threatens Mollusks Around Hydrothermal Vents
Why This Matters
Key context: The snails and other mollusks around hydrothermal vents have evolved to thrive in extreme conditions, but mineral extraction could drive more than half to extinction. This development from The New York Times highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
The snails and other mollusks around hydrothermal vents have evolved to thrive in extreme conditions, but mineral extraction could drive more than half to extinction.
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