Arctic seabed mining will cause ‘irreversible harm’ to wildlife – Greenpeace - Environmental group is urging Norway to put its plans to open up Arctic seas to deep sea mining on hold.

The search for rare minerals amid the deep ocean floor could have a devastating effect on whales, other marine mammals and numerous forms of aquatic life, according to the report.

The Arctic is a unique and vital marine environment, home to one of the world's most fragile and diverse ecosystems, crucial for global climate

This could cause 'irreversible' damage to the marine ecosystem.