Natural Environment of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge

A Case Study of the Potential Mining Site

Inbunden, Engelska, 2024

Av Teresa Radziejewska, Jan Marcin Węsławski, Michał Tomczak, Jan Marcin Weslawski, Michal Tomczak, Jan Marcin Węslawski, Jan Marcin W¿s¿awski, Micha¿ Tomczak

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The book presents the first comprehensive description of parts of the Mid-Atlantic ridge subject to a contract for polymetallic sulphide exploration between the International Seabed Authority and the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Poland.

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Utgivningsdatum2024-06-11
Mått155 x 235 x 14 mm
Vikt393 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
SerieGeoPlanet: Earth and Planetary Sciences
Antal sidor136
FörlagSpringer International Publishing AG
ISBN9783031518645

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Teresa Radziejewska, professor at the University of Szczecin, specialising in benthic meiofauna and deep-sea ecology; participated in research on Pacific’s Clarion- Clipperton Zone polymetallic nodulefield as well as in a number of projects associated with activities of the International Seabed Authority activities.Jan Marcin Węsławski, professor at Polish Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Oceanology, specialising in marine ecology and climate-biodiversity relationships; most of his research is focused on the European Arctic, including deep North Atlantic areas.Michał Tomczak - PhD, chief geologist at the Polish Geological Institute - National Research Institute, scientific chief of the Polish contract with the International Seabed Authority for exploration of seafloor massive sulphides (SMS) within the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.

Introduction.- Part A: Abiotic Environment.- Hydrological And Meteorological Conditions In The Contract Area.- Seaﬂoor Morphology, Geology, Sediments And Sedimentation Processes.- Part B: Biology And Ecology.- Pelagic Enviroinment And Its Biocenoses.- Benthic Organisms.- Seabed Communities.- Part C: Research Methods.- Deep Sea Research Methods To Be Used During The Exploitation Of The Mid-Atlantic Ridge Polymetallic Sulphide Areas.- Part D: Environmental Protection And Conservation; Legal Framework.- Deep Sea Environmental Protection And Conservation Issues As Applied To The Mar Ecosystem.- The Legal And Regulatory Framework For Protection And Conservation Of The Deep Sea Floor With A Particular Reference To The Mid-Ocean Ridges: A Summary.- Ecosystem Valuation And Monitoring.