Arctic seabed mining will cause ‘irreversible harm’ to wildlife – Greenpeace - Environmental group is urging Norway to put its plans to open up Arctic seas to deep sea mining on hold.

OSLO: Greenpeace on Friday (Sep 20) warned Norway that its plans to open up its Arctic seabed to mining would cause "irreversible" damage to the entire marine ecosystem. The Scandinavian country is expected to award the first exploration licences in 2025,

The search for rare minerals amid the deep ocean floor could have a devastating effect on whales, other marine mammals and numerous forms of aquatic life, according to the report.