In the second half of this conversation, Jesse digs deeper into the specifics of the potential environmental impacts from deep sea mining, as well as getting into regulatory frameworks and the importance of trust to the future of deep sea mining.
Dr. Jesse van der Grient is a quantitative ecologist whose work focuses on how ecosystems connect — across habitats, species, and stressors. She brings a neutral, science-based perspective through her work with the Deep Ocean Stewardship Initiative (DOSI), a network of experts that does not advocate for or against deep-sea mining, but provides the science needed for informed decision-making.
Chapters
00:00 Risks of Deep Sea Mining: Sedimentation and Species Vulnerability07:32 Understanding Species-Specific Responses to Environmental Changes10:03 Categories of Impacts in Deep Sea Mining14:43 The Role of Light Pollution and Other Environmental Concerns16:04 Carbon Sequestration and Its Implications19:17 Technological Solutions and Regulatory Frameworks21:42 The Importance of Trust in Regulatory Discussions27:20 Navigating the Complexities of International Regulations33:27 Balancing Benefits and Drawbacks in Decision Making
Theme Music Tamarack by Jesse Matas
