The opposing side

This episode will highlight the perspectives of those who are sounding alarms about the environmental risks. We'll sum up their concerns about the fragility of deep-sea ecosystems and the potential for irreversible damage from mining activities.

Their narrative emphasizes the many unknowns and need for precaution given how little is understood about the impacts on marine biodiversity and vulnerable habitats on the seabed.
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What is The shallow conversation about deep sea mining?

Join us on an insightful journey into the depths with the podcast "The Shallow Conversation About Deep Sea Mining", hosted by Anne Sofie Bjelland from the Western Norway University of Applied Sciences. Over four episodes, each lasting 35-50 minutes, we delve into the controversial debate on deep sea mining in Norway and internationally.

Anne Sofie Bjelland invites experts such as Therese Skarlo, Frida Engedahl, Karl-Gunnar Severinsen, and Eric Young to share their perspectives on responsible innovation and the challenges associated with extracting resources from the ocean floor. The aim is to provide both insight and reflection, as well as to promote HVL's PhD program in Responsible Innovation and Regional Development.

Whether you are a professional, student, policymaker, or simply curious about deep sea mining, this podcast is for you. Dive in and join the conversation that could shape the future of one of our most untapped resources.