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Study Reveals 37% Decline in Deep-Sea Animal Populations

12/7/2025

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A study published on December 7, 2025, finds a 37% decline in sea-floor animals in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone due to industrial deep-sea mining.
The five-year research was conducted by researchers from the United Kingdom's Natural History Museum and others.
The Clarion-Clipperton Zone in the Pacific Ocean is rich in nickel and cobalt.
The Metals Company funded the study.
The study notes a 32% decrease in species variety among small marine animals.

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Story summary

A study published on December 7, 2025, finds a 37% decline in sea-floor animals in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone due to industrial deep-sea mining.
The five-year research was conducted by researchers from the United Kingdom's Natural History Museum and others.
The Clarion-Clipperton Zone in the Pacific Ocean is rich in nickel and cobalt.
The Metals Company funded the study.
The study notes a 32% decrease in species variety among small marine animals.