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The ocean economy includes all activities that depend on, extract form or use the ocean, from generating energy to transporting goods and people. (Jeff McLain/Unsplash)

Humanity depends on the ocean — Here is what we need to prioritize for immediate ocean science research

Global ocean research needs to shift priorities to ensure the health and well-being of our oceans, and by extension, humanity.
Deep sea sponges and other creatures live on and among valuable manganese nodules like this one that could be mined from the seafloor. ROV KIEL 6000/GEOMAR

Deep seabed mining plans pit renewable energy demand against ocean life in a largely unexplored frontier

Mining nodules from the deep ocean seabed could provide the metals crucial for today’s EV batteries and renewable energy technology, but little is known about the harm it could cause.
Indonesia announced ‘war against marine plastic debris’ in 2016 as a recent study dubbed the country as the second largest waste producer in the world. www.shutterstock.com

Indonesia needs more research on how plastic waste in the ocean impact marine life. Here’s why

Indonesia is struggling to keep its waste from the oceans. The government has announced ambitious plan to curb plastic waste. However, lack of research to support the policy.

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