Deep Seabed Mining - Marine Environmental Research Plan 1981-85

摘要

Although the specific technologies and methods to be used in deep seabed mining are still under development, a generalized scheme for the mining operations can be predicted. This Five Year Research Plan, prepared in response to the Congressional mandate, addresses scientific needs for Fiscal Years 1981-85 relating to the potential environmental effects from mining and at-sea disposal of processing wastes. Studies of potential land impacts from onshore nodule processing and waste disposal are considered beyond the scope of this document.