Technology options for deep-seabed exploitation - Tackling economic, environmental and societal challenges: Study
Exploration and exploitation of the deep-seas in search of marine minerals and genetic resources have over the past fifteen years received increased attention. Developments in sub-marine technologies, rising raw material prices and scarcity, and advancements in biotechnology, are changing the business-case for further investments in the marineenvironment.This report provides a state-of-play overview on exploring and exploiting deep-sea resources. A Cost-Benefit Analysis identifies the main potentials and challenges in a scenario where exploitation increases. Policy options are suggested to balance trade-offs between economic, social and environmental aspects associated with future developments.This STOA project 'Technology options for deep-seabed exploitation - Tackling economic,environmental and societal challenges' was carried out by Triple E Consulting and Milieu Ltd. at the request of the Science and Technology Options Assessment (STOA) Panel, within the Directorate-General for Parliamentary Research Services (DG EPRS) of the General Secretariat of the European Parliament.
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Koen Rademaekers, Oscar Widerberg, Katarina Svatikova, Roel van der Veen, Triple E Consulting, Eleonora Panella, Milieu Ltd
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- accounting
- bio-industry
- BUSINESS AND COMPETITION
- cost-benefit analysis
- ENVIRONMENT
- environmental impact
- environmental policy
- EU environmental policy
- evaluation of resources
- exploitation of the sea-bed
- genetics
- international law
- LAW
- law of the sea
- marine ecosystem
- natural and applied sciences
- natural environment
- PRODUCTION, TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH
- resources of the sea
- SCIENCE
- social framework
- social impact
- SOCIAL QUESTIONS
- technology and technical regulations
- underwater mineral resources