In 1876, during a journey renowned for being the ‘birth of oceanography’, the first known discovery of deep-sea minerals was made by HMS Challenger. It wasn’t for another hundred years however that the potential of polymetallic nodules was realised [1]. A huge flood of interest was followed, principally from developed nations, claiming exclusive rights for […]
The deep sea is immeasurable in not only its scale and beauty, but also for how vital it is for both the ocean and for life on earth. A planet without the deep sea would be inhospitable. Which is why it is shocking to hear of the plans and developments currently underway in order to […]
“There’s no way this can be stopped” Said our guest Lecturer, as he looked scathingly around at us guiltily tippy taping on our laptops, illuminated by a further eight screens around the walls each projecting the same power point slide, highlighting the shame on our faces at such wasteful technological use. What was the cause […]
Ecology, according to The Ecological Society of America, is “the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment”. In other words, ecology aims to describe all connections in nature. Why is it important for understanding pandemics and the increasing spread of disease? It has been estimated that around 60 % […]
