Articles | Volume 15, issue 8
https://doi.org/10.5194/bg-15-2525-2018
https://doi.org/10.5194/bg-15-2525-2018
Research article
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27 Apr 2018
Research article |  | 27 Apr 2018

Understanding Mn-nodule distribution and evaluation of related deep-sea mining impacts using AUV-based hydroacoustic and optical data

Anne Peukert, Timm Schoening, Evangelos Alevizos, Kevin Köser, Tom Kwasnitschka, and Jens Greinert

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Manganese nodules are a deep-sea mineral resource considered for mining. This paper provides insights into measuring the distribution of manganese nodules at meter resolution. Nodule abundance was determined by autonomous robots using cameras and echo sounders. Based on the meter-scale abundance measurements, environmental impacts of simulated deep-sea mining were assessed. The spatial extent of a sediment plume was determined and showed correlation to small variations in seafloor topography.
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