Introduction to Deep Sea Mining

In this episode, we'll provide background on the emerging industry of deep sea mining and why it has become a controversial topic. We'll explain what deep sea mining entails - extracting mineral deposits from the seabed in areas outside national jurisdictions.

The potential benefits include accessing valuable metals and rare earth elements needed for green technologies like electric vehicles and wind turbines. However, environmental groups have raised concerns about the potential damage to fragile deep sea ecosystems that are still poorly understood.

Norway recently became the first country to open up areas of its continental shelf to deep sea mineral activities, sparking intense debate between those prioritizing resource extraction for the green transition and those advocating more precaution to protect the marine environment. 
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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.