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flag Researchers caution deep-sea mining may irreversibly damage ecosystems, with restoration taking millennia.

flag Researchers warn that restoring the sea floor after deep-sea mining may not be feasible or could take thousands of years. flag The deep sea, rich in valuable minerals, is a target for mining companies, but attempts to restore damaged ecosystems have shown only short-term recovery. flag These findings, presented at the International Seabed Authority meeting, suggest that mining could permanently harm unique deep-sea ecosystems.

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