Deep-Sea Mining
- Submission status
- Open
- Submission deadline
This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 9, SDG 12, and SDG 14.
Extraction of mineral deposits from the ocean floor could provide access to materials necessary for green technologies, such as electric cars and batteries. However, deep-sea mining is controversial because ecological and climate implications are poorly known. Investigating both the feasibility and potential impacts of deep-sea mining is key to inform future marine policies, protect vulnerable ecosystems, and support the green transition.
This cross-journal collection presents articles that advance our knowledge on all aspects of deep-sea mining. We invite submissions from disciplines such as marine biogeochemistry, economic geology and ecology, as well as governance and management strategies.
This Collection is open for submissions from all authors – and not by invitation only – on the condition that the manuscripts fall within the scope of the Collection and the participating journals more generally.
All manuscripts will be considered for publication according to the editorial policies of the specific participating journal through which they are submitted. Visit Nature portfolio’s Collections guidelines for more details.
When submitting your manuscript to a participating journal via our online submission system, please choose the appropriate Collection title from the drop-down menu on the submission form. Please be sure to express your interest in the Collection in your cover letter. Please only submit to one journal, but note that authors have the option to transfer to another participating journal following the editors’ recommendation.
This Collection has not been supported by sponsorship.
