Deep Sea Minerals - Vol 2 - Manganese Nodules
Table of Contents
Cover Page
1
Introduction
5
The Geology of Manganese Nodules
7
The formation and occurrence of manganese nodules
8
Metal concentrations and tonnages
13
CASE STUDY - Cook Islands manganese nodule
15
References
18
Biology Associated with Manganese Nodules
19
Habitats and biodiversity in manganese nodule regions
20
Habitats and biodiversity in manganese nodule regions
22
Composition of sea-floor communities
23
References
26
Environmental Management Considerations
27
Environmental management objectives
29
General Environmental Management Approaches and Principles
30
Environmental studies
33
Defining Characteristics of Nodule Biodiversity
34
Environmental impacts
35
The potential extent of impacts
38
Mitigation and management measures
39
References
42
Processes related to the technical development of marine mining
43
Exploration
45
Mining
48
References
49
Glossary
50
Back Page
52
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